About Boerhavia gracillima Heimerl
Nomenclature and Range
Boerhavia gracillima, commonly called the slimstalk spiderling, is a plant species native to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico.
Habitat
It grows best in dry, rocky habitats, including grasslands, desert scrub, roadsides, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Growth Form and Stems
This species is a perennial herb, and its base is often woody. Its stems range from trailing to erect, and produce many branches.
Leaf Arrangement
Most of its leaves grow on the lower half of the plant, and leaves become smaller toward the top.
Flower Characteristics
The flowers are red, and grow in clusters either in the axils of the leaves or at the tips of stems. Each individual flower is no more than 4.5 mm (0.2 inches) long.
