Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Gomphrena caespitosa Torrey
(Ball Clover, Tufted Globe-Amaranth)


Family: Amaranthaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Gomphrena caespitosa is a small spreading plant with marble-sized spherical infloresences. It is a perennial from a thick rootstock. The leaves are hairy and mostly basal. Gomphrena caespitosa is found on open rocky ground at lower and middle elevations.
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Gomphrena caespitosa, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Cyn. Road, May 1, 2007



Gomphrena caespitosa, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Gila Bird Area, May 16, 2009



Gomphrena caespitosa, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, May 4, 2010



Gomphrena caespitosa, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, May 4, 2010


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