Status: Native
Synonyms:
Comandra pallida A.P. de Candolle
Comandra umbellata subsp. pallida is a parasitic, rhizomatous herb with no petals. It is grayish with white or green flowers. In spite of the fact that it is parasitic, it does have chlorophyll. The ovary is mostly inferior. The calyx teeth persist on the fruit which is a nut.
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Comandra umbellata subsp. pallida, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Deadman Canyon, May 10, 2007
Comandra umbellata subsp. pallida, with persistant calyx teeth on nut, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., Rte 828, May 28, 2007
Comandra umbellata subsp. pallida, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, April 21, 2009
Comandra umbellata subsp. pallida, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mill Canyon Road, May 11, 2010
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