Rafinesquia neomexicana
A common plant at lower elevations in southern New Mexico and Arizona. It is generally weak-stemmed, often growing amdist and supported by shrubs.
A pseudanthium in the Sand Tank Mountains, 8 Mar 2008.
Side view of a pseudanthium, showing the phyllaries, Sand Tank Mountains, 8 Mar 2008.
Plant habit, Sand Tank Mountains, 8 Mar 2008.
A pseudanthium in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 2/5/05.