Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Tetraclea coulteri is found in rocky dry sand in flat plains. It has cream or salmon colored flowers that become more deeply reddened as they dry. This perennial herb is erect but only 20-30cm tall. The flowers are axillary and have a long floral tube. The leaves are grayish green and the upper ones are toothed while the lower ones are entire.
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Tetraclea coulteri, photo Russ Kleinman, Ridge Road at the Grant County/Silver City airport, September 12, 2009
Tetraclea coulteri, closeup of axillary nature of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Ridge Road at the Grant County/Silver City airport, September 12, 2009
Tetraclea coulteri, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Ridge Road at the Grant County/Silver City airport, September 12, 2009
Tetraclea coulteri, closeup of calxy and corolla tube, photo Russ Kleinman, Ridge Road at the Grant County/Silver City airport, September 12, 2009
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