Seymeria scabra
in W. H. Emory, Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 118. 1859.
Stems strongly scabrid, glandular. Leaves: blade margins pinnatifid or slightly 2-pinnatifid, pinnules lanceolate to linear, surfaces strongly scabrid. Pedicels 1.5–4 mm. Flowers: calyx lobes lanceolate, margins denticulate; corolla yellow, rarely with reddish streaks, externally glabrous, internally pubescent proximal to adaxial sinus, between lobes, and in a ring at stamen insertion; filaments glabrous distally, anthers dehiscing 1/2+ length. Capsules asymmetric, +/- falcate, glandular-pubescent. Seeds globular to ovoid, wings absent.
Phenology: Flowering and fruiting Aug–Oct.
Habitat: Desert, semi-desert, exposed calcareous and gypseous soils.
Elevation: 1400–2500 m.
Distribution
Tex., Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León).
Discussion
In the flora area, Seymeria scabra is known from Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Pecos, and Presidio counties.
Selected References
None.