Comandra umbellata

Bastard Toadflax
Comandra umbellata

Family: Sandalwood (Santalaceae)
AKA: Pale Comandra, Star Toadflax
Photo taken on: May 22, 2013
Location: Abiquiu, NM
Life Zones: Plains and foothills
Habitat: Dry, sandy slopes

Grows to 10" in clumps. Flowers are star-shaped and greenish white to purplish in clusters. Leaves grow up stems and are lance-shaped, bluish-green and fleshy.

Flora of North America reference.

White/Cream Round Clusters