Phrygilanthus sonorae

A parasite of shrubs, with tubular red flowers. It occurs in Sonora and Baja California but not in the US. The flowers are unusual in having a tubular shape and epipetalous stamens but free petals.

Flowers at Bahia de Los Angeles, 10/22/06.

Stems & flowers at Bahia de Los Angeles, 10/22/06.

Plant habit on Bursera microphylla at Bahia de Los Angeles, 10/22/06.

Plant habit on Bursera at San Carlos, with Stenocereus thurberi at left, 10/27/06.