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
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Gomphrena caespitosa, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Gila Bird Area, May 16, 2009
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Gomphrena caespitosa, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, May 4, 2010
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Gomphrena caespitosa, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, May 4, 2010
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