Chorizanthe rigida

 Chorizanthe rigida (devi's spineflower) ( )

Polygonaceae

  • Devil's spineflower is a smaller erect annual with broadly elliptical leaves forming a basal rosette and along the stem. Secondary leaf nodes develop into hard spines as the plant develops, giving it s thorny appearance. Devil's spineflower commonly occurs on desert pavement adjacent to creosote bush scrub in both the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. "California Desert Plants, Philip W Rundel, Robert J Gustafson, Michael E Kauffmann."

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