Brittle Spineflower, Short-Horn Spineflower

  • Scientific Name: Chorizanthe Brevicornu Ssp.Brevicornu
  • Common Name: Brittle Spineflower, Short-Horn Spineflower
  • References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona Part 19. Eudicots: Polygalaceae to Simmondsiaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-47: 1-71. Published 23 June 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
  • References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/47PhytoN-SWArizPt19Poly-Simm.pdf#page=6
  • Habitat: Bajadas
  • Life Form: Forb, annual
  • Leaf Description: Basal simple
  • Flower Color: White or whitish
  • Flowering Period: Mar. to May
  • Spines: Spines around flowers
  • Rarity: Common
  • Family: Polygonaceae (buckwheat family)