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Gomphrena sonorae

Sonoran Globe Amaranth

Life form2, 3: forb, perennial
Habitat: valleys, bajadas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: linear
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: greenish or green
Flowering period2: Aug. to Sept.
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Amaranthaceae (amaranth family)
Status: uncommon
Locations where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
     

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