Shrub Ayenia

• Scientific Name: Ayenia Microphylla
• Common Name: Shrub Ayenia
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, C.J.S. Davis, and R. Lindley. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 16. Eudicots: Malpighiaceae to Moraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-60: 1-54. Published 5 November 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/60PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt16Mfams.pdf#page=14
• Habitat: Rocky slopes
• Life Form: Subshrub
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Reddish to purplish
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Oct.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Malvaceae (mallow family)