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Desert Sand Verbena

Abronia villosa

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Description:

Desert Sand Verbena are sticky, hairy creepers that have flower stalks up to 10 inches long, with stems trailing up to 3 feet. Leaves are oval with wavy edges 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches long. Sand Verbena can carpet desert washes for miles after abundant winter rains

Habitat:

Mojave and Sonoran deserts of southeastern California, southern Nevada, western Arizona and northwest Mexico. Sandy flats, dunes and desert roadsides below 1,500 feet.

Reference Links:

Desert Sand Verbena - Abronia villosa - DesertUSA

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Flowers of North America
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Fall Into Phenology
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Sonoran Desert - Plants and Animals
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Phenology along the Tucson and Arizona Phenology Trails
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PublishedJune 13, 2013

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