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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