Spanish Needles

• Scientific Name: Palafoxia Arida V.Arida
• Common Name: Spanish Needles
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 21. Eudicots: Asteraceae-Aster Family. Phytoneuron 2016-77: 1-164. Published 29 November 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/77PhytoN-SWArizPt21.pdf#page=111
• Habitat: Sand dunes
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Pinkish or pink or magenta
• Flowering Period: Feb. to Nov.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)