Spiny Hopsage Family:
Amaranth (Amaranthaceae) Grows as a rounded brambly shrub to 3 ft across and high with spiny, grayish branches. Leaves are slightly fleshy and oval-shaped. |
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What appears to be clusters of pink flowers are the bracts of the female flower; the actual flowers are tiny. Related to and similar to Fourwing Saltbush.
Photo taken on:
October 18, 2012 Flora of North America reference. |