California Fagonia

• Scientific Name: Fagonia Longipes Standley
• Common Name: California Fagonia
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A Flora of Southwestern Arizona. Part 20. Eudicots: Solanaceae to Zygophyllaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-52: 1-66. Published 4 August 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/52PhytoN-SWArizPt20.pdf#page=53
• Habitat: Rocky slopes, bajadas
• Life Form: Subshrub
• Leaf Description: Alternate or opposite trifoliate
• Flower Color: Magenta or pink
• Flowering Period: Jan. to Apr.
• Spines: Curved spines
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Zygophyllaceae (caltrop family)