Arrow-Weed

• Scientific Name: Pluchea Sericea (Nuttall) Coville
• Common Name: Arrow-Weed
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 21. Eudicots: Asteraceae-Aster Family. Phytoneuron 2016-77: 1-164. Published 29 November 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/77PhytoN-SWArizPt21.pdf#page=125
• Habitat: Riparian
• Life Form: Shrub, tall
• Leaf Description: Alternate, simple, lanceolate, entire, smooth
• Flower Color: Pink or magenta
• Flowering Period: Mar. to July
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)