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Fagonia pachyacantha

Sticky fagonbush

Life form2, 3: subshrub
Habitat: bajadas, valleys
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate or opposite
leaf format3: trifoliate
leaf surface3: glandular
Flower color2: magenta or pink
Flowering period2: spring
Armament2, 3: straight
Family1, 2, 3: Zygophyllaceae (caltrop family)
Synonym(s)1: Fagonia californica v.glutinosa
Status: uncommon
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Tinajas Altas area
     

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