Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Anoda cristata (Linnaeus) Schlechtendal
(Spurred Anoda)


Family: Malvaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Anoda arizonica Gray var. digitata Gray
Anoda cristata (Linnaeus) Schlechtendal var. digitata (Gray) Hochreutiner
Sida cristata Linnaeus
Anoda lavaterioides Medikus

Anoda cristata is an erect annual herb. The alternate, simple leaves are triangular with purple staining at the midvein. The fruit is a hemispheric schizocarp. The petals are pink to purple.
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Anoda cristata, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Al Wheeler, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, July 28, 2008



Anoda cristata, fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Al Wheeler, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, July 28, 2008



Anoda cristata, flower, photo Elroy Limmer, Pinos Altos Range, Allie Canyon



Anoda cristata, flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Bill Evans Lake Road, Aug. 24. 2008



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