Desert Star-Vine

Scientific Name: Brandegea Bigelovii
Common Name: Desert Star-Vine
References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 12. Eudicots: Campanulaceae to Cucurbitaceae. Phytoneuron 2015-21: 1-39. Published 30 March 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/21PhytoN-SWArizFlora12.pdf#page=27
Habitat: Washes
Life Form: Vine, non-woody
Leaf Description: Alternate, simple, 3-
Flower Color: Cream
Flowering Period: Jan. to May
Spines: Spineless
Rarity: Common
Family: Cucurbitaceae (gourd family)