Narrowleaf Sandpaper Plant

• Scientific Name: Petalonyx Linearis
• Common Name: Narrowleaf Sandpaper Plant
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 15. Eudicots: Fagaceae to Lythraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-59: 1-53. Published 20 Oct 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/59PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt15FagLyth.pdf#page=46
• Habitat: Sandy areas
• Life Form: Shrub, low
• Leaf Description: Alternate, sessile, lanceolate, entire, scabrous
• Flower Color: White or whitish
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Apr.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Loasaceae (stick leaf family)