Bristly Scale-Seed

• Scientific Name: Spermolepis Echinata
• Common Name: Bristly Scale-Seed
• 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=53
• Habitat: Fields
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate palmate leaves
• Flower Color: White or whitish
• Flowering Period: Feb. to May
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Present but not common
• Family: Apiaceae (carrot family)