Wildflowers of the Mojave Desert: Abronia Villosa

Sand verbena species are easily identified by the compact, spherical clusters of tiny flowers, each of which have a narrow tube that opens abruptly to five, divided lobes. There are several varieties in the Mojave Desert; abronia villosa (desert sand verbena) inhabits sandy locations, and is a low-growing species, often partly buried. Flowers are colored light pink, and the stems and leaves are noticably hairy.

Other species in the nyctaginaceae family