Species Detail Forb

Flower and leaves		Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants Fumaria occidentalis - western fumitory Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub Family: Fumariaceae
Flower and leaves


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Forb Plant Description

Origin: Introduced Life Cycle: Perennial
General Desc: Fumitories (plants with spikes of small tubular flowers) are similar in appearance and are distinguished by the size of their flowers. All members of this family have flowers with dark-tipped petals, which look as if they have been dipped in purple ink.
Identification notes: Perennial, slender 4-angled stems, leaves appear to be in whorls, 4 per node, narrow at base; unisexual and bisexual flowers on same plant; flowers whitish, hairy on outside, in small congested, branched clusters.
Height: 8 to 24 inches

Habitat

Habitat Description: Found only in Yavapai County, Arizona.
Plant Communities: Semidesert Grasslands
Elevation: 3500 - 3500 feet

Flower Characteristics

Color: Whitish, purple Shape: Irregular in elongated clusters Tubular: Y Flowering Period: Apr - May
Description: Narrow, unbranched flowerhead, 1 to 2-3/4 inches long; whitish flowers with purple tips, 1/4 to 1/2 inch long on stems 1/16 to 1/4 inch long; sepals 1/16 to 1/8 inch long.

Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Leaf Color: Green Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Shape: Triangular Leaf Margin: Dissected Leaf Attachment: Alternate Leaves Clasp: N
Hairs: No Spines: N
Leaf Description: Leaves including the stem 3/4 to 2-1/2 inches long; finely dissected, segments about 1/16 inch wide.

Fruit and Seed Characteristics

Fruit Type: Nutlet
Fruit Notes: About 1/16 inch long.
Seed Notes: 1 seed per nutlet.


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