Gomphrena nealleyi
Family: Amaranthaceae
Plant Description: Perennial with prostrate or ascending hairy stems to 35 cm high or higher. Leaves obovate-oblong, spatulate, or oval, 1.5-6 cm long, opposite without petioles. Flowers perfect, in terminal or axillary heads. Heads 9-15 mm wide, white to pink or purple-rose. perianth about 5 mm long. Sepals scale-like; bracts usually purplish but may be white.
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Field Identification:
Occurrence: Frequent on sandy or clay, usually in swales, ditches, and other low places.
Bloom Period: March-December
Plant Use:
Key to species of Gomphrena:
- Stigmas short, nearly sessile……………………………………….…………..G. nealleyi
Stigmas filiform, on a long style……………………………………………….G. grucilis
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