Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Stevia micrantha is a small herb with a very small inflorescence with tiny white ray flowers. The inflorescence is only
ia few millimeters across. The achenes have three bare bristles for pappus. Stevia micrantha is found in areas of Pinyon and
Juniper woodland where there is a bit more moisture than usual.
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Stevia micrantha, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Karen Blisard & Denise Friedrick, Georgetown Road, Oct. 11, 2007
Stevia micrantha, detail of achenes, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Karen Blisard & Denise Friedrick, Georgetown Road, Oct. 9, 2007
Stevia micrantha, field macro of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Patrick Alexander, Black Range, Georgetown Road, Aug. 29, 2009
Stevia micrantha, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Patrick Alexander, Black Range, Georgetown Road, Aug. 29, 2009
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