Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Paxistima myrsinites is a sprawling, low somewhat viney herb with a woody stem. The leaves are small
and lanceolate with a strong central vein. The flowers are very distinctive. They have a nectary disc and
stamens that are easily seen to alternate with the petals.
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Paxistima myrsinites, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Mogollon Mtns., Holt Gulch, Nov. 10, 2007
Paxistima myrsinites, in bloom, photo Russ Kleinman, Rocky Canyon, May 3, 2008
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