Purple Stemodia

• Scientific Name: Stemodia Durantifolia
• Common Name: Purple Stemodia
• 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=71
• Habitat: Near water
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Opposite, simple, lanceolate to elliptic to obovate, glandular, toothed
• Flower Color: Violet to purple or lavender
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Oct.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Plantaginaceae (plantain family)