Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Mollugo verticillata Linnaeus
(Carpetweed, Green Carpetweed)


Family: Molluginaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Mollugo verticillata is a delicate herb with linear whorled leaves and very inconspicuous small white flowers. The leaves are linear and bright green. There is a prominent central vein.
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Mollugo verticillata, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Rd., Sept. 15, 2007



Mollugo verticillata, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Rd., Aug. 12, 2008



Mollugo verticillata, field macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, October 19, 2009



Mollugo verticillata, macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, October 19, 2009



Mollugo verticillata, macro of capsules, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, October 19, 2009



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