Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Mollugo verticillata Linnaeus
(Carpetweed, Green Carpetweed)

Family: Molluginaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Mollugo verticillata is a delicate herb with linear whorled leaves and very inconspicuous small white flowers. The leaves are linear and bright green. There is a prominent central vein.
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Mollugo verticillata, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Rd., Sept. 15, 2007

Mollugo verticillata, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Rd., Aug. 12, 2008

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