Status: Native
Synonyms:
Talinum paniculatum of some North American authors
Talinum sonorae has apparently been confused with a Talinum known from Texas south to Mexico known as
Talinum paniculatum. T. sonorae has small pinkish purple flowers. The fruit is a capsule. The leaves are obovate and succulent. The stems are pinkish. T. sonorae is found at lower elevation along the Gila River.
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Talinum sonorae, photo Kevin Keith, Gila Bird Area above the Middle Box, F.S. Trail 745, September 18, 2015
Talinum sonorae, leaves and stems, photo Kevin Keith, Gila Bird Area above the Middle Box, F.S. Trail 745, September 18, 2015
Talinum sonorae, flower, photo Kevin Keith, Gila Bird Area above the Middle Box, F.S. Trail 745, September 18, 2015
Talinum sonorae, capsules, photo Kevin Keith, Gila Bird Area above the Middle Box, F.S. Trail 745, September 18, 2015
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