Jaltomata procumbens

An odd plant in which the fruits wear a hat. Found on moist soil near washes in southeastern Arizona. The USDA gives it the common name "creeping false holly" but it is neither creeping nor remotely like holly.

Unripe fruit between Portal & Paradise in the Chiricahua Mts., 9/4/06.

Flower & bud between Portal & Paradise, 9/4/06.

Plant habit between Portal & Paradise, 9/4/06.

A flower between Portal & Paradise, 9/4/06.