Skeleton Weed

• Scientific Name: Eriogonum Deflexum V.Deflexum
• Common Name: Skeleton Weed
• 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=12
• Habitat: Bajadas, roadsides, disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Basal leaves
• Flower Color: Pink or magenta to white or whitish
• Flowering Period: Most of the year
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Polygonaceae (buckwheat family)