Woodland Threadstem

• Scientific Name: Pterostegia Drymarioides
• Common Name: Woodland Threadstem
• 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=23
• Habitat: Mountains
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Opposite, simple, obovate to cuneate,
• Flower Color: Reddish or purplish or white or whitish or red or purple
• Flowering Period: Feb. to Apr.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Polygonaceae (buckwheat family)