Chorizanthe rigida
Spiny-herb
A member of the Polygonaceae, the Buckwheat Family
Habit and habitat.
Off of north end of Ivanpah Road opposite preserve entrance sign, at ca. 2700 feet.
6 April 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Habit.
The narrow, spiny leaves at the center are bracts surrounding the inconspicuous flowers.
Same location as prior image.
6 April 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Inflorescence detail.
The yellowish dots discernable at the center of the spiny bracts are the actual flowers.
Same location as prior images.
6 April 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Habit, low angle view.
Same location as prior images.
6 April 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Leaf detail.
Same location as prior images.
6 April 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Persistent "skeletons" of dead plants from an earlier season.
Same location as prior images.
6 April 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Habitat.
Same location as prior images.
6 April 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Habitat.
Same location as prior images.
6 April 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
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