Scarlet Pimpernell

• Scientific Name: Anagallis Arvensis Ssp.Arvensis
• Common Name: Scarlet Pimpernell
• 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=31
• Habitat: Disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Opposite, sessile
• Flower Color: Reddish or scarlet or blue
• Flowering Period: Spring to fall
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Introduced, not naturalized
• Family: Primulaceae (primrose family)