Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Chamaesaracha arida Hendrickson
(Five Eyes)
Family: Solanaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Chamaesaracha coronopus of NM reports
Solanum coronopus Dunal
Chamaesaracha arida is a small prostrate herb with deeply lobed long leaves that are lanceolate to nearly
linear in outline. The flower is greenish white. Chamaesaracha arida is found in sandy soil at lower elevation.
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Chamaesaracha arida, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, Sept. 7, 2007
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