Rigid Spineflower, Rigid Spinyherb, Devils Spineflower

Scientific Name: Chorizanthe Rigida
Common Name: Rigid Spineflower, Rigid Spinyherb, Devils Spineflower
References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona Part 19. Eudicots: Polygalaceae to Simmondsiaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-47: 1-71. Published 23 June 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/47PhytoN-SWArizPt19Poly-Simm.pdf#page=9
Habitat: Bajadas
Life Form: Forb, annual
Leaf Description: Basal or opposite simple
Flower Color: Greenish or green
Flowering Period: Mar. to May
Spines: Spineless
Rarity: Common
Family: Polygonaceae (buckwheat family)