Red Spiderling, Scarlet Spiderling

• Scientific Name: Boerhavia Coccinea
• Common Name: Red Spiderling, Scarlet 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=10
• Habitat: Roadsides, disturbed areas, yards, disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple, glandular or , ovate
• Flower Color: Dark red
• Flowering Period: Apr. to Nov.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Introduced, common
• Family: Nyctaginaceae (4-o'clock family)