Woody Crinklemat
Tiquilia canescens
Photographed at Catalina State Park, Pima Co., Arizona, USA, 31 May 2015.
MINI SHRUB: This tiny woody shrub is a natural Bonsai. It is rarely
taller than 15 cm
RANGE: Growing usually in sandy soils from California to Texas deserts.
LEAVES: Short narrow, elyptical leaves are densely covered with silvery hairs. The
margins are rolled over making the leaves appear thicker.
FLOWERS: Small, tubular pale lavender flowers.
SEEDS: Each fruit develops four lobes each containing a seed (sometimes fewer by
abortion).
UNARMED.