Russian Thistle, Tumbleweed, Chamizo Volador

• Scientific Name: Salsola Tragus
• Common Name: Russian Thistle, Tumbleweed, Chamizo Volador
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 8. Eudicots: Acanthaceae to Apocynaceae. Phytoneuron 2014-85, 1-71
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/85PhytoN-SWArizPart8.pdf#page=42
• Habitat: Disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Greenish or green
• Flowering Period: Summer
• Spines: Spine tipped leaves
• Rarity: Introduced, common
• Family: Amaranthaceae (amaranth family)