Purshia tridentata

A common shrub in northern New Mexico, similar to Fallugia. The species in the genus are most easily separated by carpel number, with Purshia tridentata having 1 or, less commonly, 2-3 carpels and Purshia stansburiana having 4-9. Members of Purshia were previously in the genus Cowania.

A flower at Navajo Lake, 4/29/06.

Leaves at Navajo Lake, 4/29/06.

Plant habit at Navajo Lake, 4/29/06.