Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Chamaesyce florida - Chiricahua Mountain Sandmat (Pink-flowered) Chamaesyce florida - Chiricahua Mountain Sandmat (Pink-flowered)
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce florida
Common Name: Chiricahua Mountain Sandmat
Flower Color: White (new) to pink (old) lobes
Plant Type: Herb, Annual
Height: 4 to 24 inches (10 to 61 cm) tall
Date Observed: August 24, 2002
Notes: The four petal-like lobes open white and age to pink, with a mix of both colors on one plant. The floral ovary is green and spherical like a pea. The leaves are linear, opposite, and toothed. The stems are reddish. This native wildflower blooms in the late summer to fall in open areas.
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