Involucral gland appendages absent or rudimentary. Staminate flowers 10–20. Capsules 1.5–2 × 2–3 mm. Seeds 1.6–1.7 × 0.9–1.2 mm. 2n = 12.

Phenology: Flowering and fruiting midsummer–early fall.
Habitat: Sand barrens, riverbanks, disturbed sandy or gravelly areas.
Elevation: 500–1500 m.

Distribution

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N.Mex., Tex., Mexico (Chihuahua).

Discussion

Variety wheeleriana is known in the flora area from south-central New Mexico and western trans-Pecos Texas.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.