Large-Winged Spiderling

• Scientific Name: Boerhavia Megaptera
• Common Name: Large-Winged Spiderling
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 17. Eudicots: Nyctaginaceae to Plumbaginaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-34: 1-77. Published 11 May 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/34PhytoN-SWArizPt17NYPL.pdf#page=12
• Habitat: Mountains, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Opposite, simple, oblong to lanceolate, entire, punctate
• Flower Color: Pink or magenta
• Flowering Period: Summer and fall
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Rare
• Family: Nyctaginaceae (4-o'clock family)