Arizona Wrightwort, Lemilla

• Scientific Name: Carlowrightia Arizonica
• Common Name: Arizona Wrightwort, Lemilla
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 8. Eudicots: Acanthaceae to Apocynaceae. Phytoneuron 2014-85, 1-71
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/85PhytoN-SWArizPart8.pdf#page=4
• Habitat: Bajadas, washes
• Life Form: Shrub, low
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple
• Flower Color: White or whitish
• Flowering Period: Aug. to Sept.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Rare
• Family: Acanthaceae (acanthus family)