Bastard Toadflax
Comandra umbellata ssp. pallida
Santalaceae (Sandalwood) Family
East Canyon
May 22, 2014


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Whitish/pinkish flower with green center is 7 mm wide
leaf is 12 x 5 mm
stem is 12 cm

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Per Al Schneider of  swcoloradowildflowers.com
Thomas Nuttall changed  genus to Comandra
meaning "male hairs" for the hairs on the stamen

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buds

stems

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toadflax

Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis

Photos at East Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah 22 May 2014
last photo of a group of plants taken 1 June 2014 at East Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah



Description
Whitish/pinkish flower with green center is 7 mm wide
leaf is 12 x 5 mm
stem is 12 cm



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