Near dam. 4/26/16 Trans-Pecos Ayenia Flower Near dam. 4/26/16 Trans-Pecos Ayenia Flower Trans-Pecos Ayenia Flower Trans-Pecos Ayenia Flower Trans-Pecos Ayenia Plant Trans-Pecos Ayenia Leaves Same plant. 10/23/15 Trans-Pecos Ayenia Seeds Same plant. 10/23/15 Trans-Pecos Ayenia Seeds


Wildflowers of Southern Arizona


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Trans-Pecos Ayenia.
Ayenia filiformis.
Mallow (Malvaceae) family.

Perennial forb to 40 cm. Leaves 2-4 cm, serrate, alternate. Flowers tiny, purple, in stem axils. Fruit round, 2-4 mm, breaking into 5 segments.

Santa Catalina Mountains
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.
Location: Shoulder of main tram road at Esperero Trail. 4/7/15

Notes: Adjacent to dam on Sabino Creek. 4/26/16

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