Spiderling, Juantilipin

• Scientific Name: Boerhavia Spicata Choisy V.Palmeri S.Watson
• Common Name: Spiderling, Juantilipin
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 17. Eudicots: Nyctaginaceae to Plumbaginaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-34: 1-77. Published 11 May 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/34PhytoN-SWArizPt17NYPL.pdf#page=14
• Habitat: Washes, disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple, ovate, entire
• Flower Color: White or whitish to pink or magenta
• Flowering Period: Summer and fall
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Nyctaginaceae (4-o'clock family)