Status: Native
Synonyms:
Nemoseris neomexicana (Gray) Greene
Rafinesquia neomexicana is a showy plant with white rays usually with pink or purple veins visible abaxially (underneath.) The rays have about 5 small teeth at the apex which is otherwise flattened. The upper leaves are clasping and pinnatifid. The achenes are bristles that are plumose proximally. Rafinesquia neomexicana is found in lower elevation arid habitats.
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Rafinesquia neomexicana, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, April 16, 2010
Rafinesquia neomexicana, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, April 16, 2010
Rafinesquia neomexicana, plant measurement in lab (standard 15cm ruler), photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, April 16, 2010
Rafinesquia neomexicana, inflorescence measurement, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, April 16, 2010
Rafinesquia neomexicana, lower cauline leaf measurement, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, April 16, 2010
Rafinesquia neomexicana, immature achene measurement, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, April 16, 2010
Rafinesquia neomexicana, growing with Mesquite and Phacelia, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, April 20, 2010
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