Phemeranthus marginatus
Novon 11: 320. 2001.
Basionym: Talinum marginatum Greene
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Plants to 0.5 dm; roots tuberous. Stems ± erect, simple. Leaves sessile but strongly contracted at or below middle and appearing petiolate; blade proximally subterete, distally flattened and oblong-spatulate, to 4 cm. Inflorescences cymose, slightly overtopped by to usually overtopping leaves; peduncle scapelike, to 2.5 cm. Flowers: sepals deciduous, broadly lanceolate to ovate, 2–3 mm; petals yellow, obovate, 3–5 mm; stamens 5; stigma 1, subcapitate. Capsules ellipsoid, 3 mm. Seeds with arcuate ridges, 1 mm.
Phenology: Flowering Jul–Aug.
Habitat: Dry, rocky slopes, ridges, and ledges
Elevation: 1900-2200 m
Distribution
Ariz., n Mexico.
Discussion
Of conservation concern.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.