Nama demissum

Purple Mat; Morada

A member of the Hydrophyllaceae, the Waterleaf Family

Habit, this individual densely flowered.

Along Nipton Road, about one mile west of Nipton, at ca. 2900 feet elevation.

6 April 2008.

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Habit, this individual sparsely-branched and flowered.

A few feet away from plant in prior image.

6 April 2008.

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Habitat, showing both of the individuals in the prior two images.

6 April 2008.

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Inflorescence detail.

Same locality as prior images.

6 April 2008.

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Inflorescences.

Same plant as in uppermost image.

6 April 2008.

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Detail of flowers.

Along Kelbaker Road, about 6 miles north of Kelso Depot, at ca. 3100 feet elevation.

23 March 2008.

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Low-angle view of inflorescences.

Same plant as in prior image.

23 March 2008.

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Habit, with inch tape for scale.

Same plant as in prior image.

23 March 2008.

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Habitat, on top of roadside berm.

Same plant as in prior image.

23 March 2008.

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