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Munz & J. C. Roos

Aliso 3: 112, figs. 1–3. 1955.

Common names: Amargosa niterwort
EndemicConservation concern
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Latest revision as of 22:58, 5 November 2020

Stems 3–10 cm, base often buried with long internodes and scalelike leaves, above-ground portion densely leafy with overlapping leaves. Leaves of main stems often auriculate-clasping at base; blade flat (not terete) with keel-like midrib, broadly ovate, 2.3–4(–4.7) × 2.5–3.5 mm at base, apex mucronate or apiculate. Inflorescences solitary, sessile flowers. Flowers: perianth segments erect, pinkish, ovate, 2.3–3.5 mm; stamens included; filaments shortly connate basally; style equaling stigma branches. Utricle concealed by persistent calyx. Seeds black, ca 1.2 mm, shiny.


Phenology: Flowering spring–fall.
Habitat: Moist alkaline soils
Elevation: 600-750 m

Discussion

Of conservation concern.

Nitrophila mohavensis is endemic to the Amargosa Desert and occurs with Distichlis stricta, Cordylanthus tecopensis, and Cleomella brevipes.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.