Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Cevallia sinuata Lagasca
(Stinging Serpent)


Family: Loasaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Cevallia sinuata is a nasty herb to encounter unless the observer understands that the stems and foliage sting. The leaves are pinnatifid and armed. Since the flowers are nocturnal, it is more common to see them in bud than open. Cevallia sinuata is found at low elevation on dry, rocky slopes.
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Cevallia sinuata, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, , Mar. 22, 2008



Cevallia sinuata, one seeded fruit, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, , Dec. 29, 2008



Cevallia sinuata, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman & Deming Gustafson, Burro Mtns., Engineer Canyon, October 17, 2009



Cevallia sinuata, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Deming Gustafson, Burro Mtns., Engineer Canyon, October 17, 2009



Cevallia sinuata, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Deming Gustafson, Burro Mtns., Engineer Canyon, October 17, 2009



Cevallia sinuata, flower, photo Russ Kleinman & Deming Gustafson, Burro Mtns., Engineer Canyon, October 17, 2009



Cevallia sinuata, fruit, photo Russ Kleinman & Deming Gustafson, Burro Mtns., Engineer Canyon, October 17, 2009



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