Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Acalypha neomexicana Mueller Argoviensis
(Acalypha, New Mexico Copperleaf)


Family: Euphorbiaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Acalypha neomexicana is an upright annual with terminal and axillary spikes of flowers. The leaves are ovate and shallowly toothed. Acalypha neomexicana is inconspicous and easily missed in the shade of Juniperus deppeana or Pinus edulis at middle elevations. It can also sometimes be found on benches along streambeds.
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Acalypha neomexicana, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 28, 2007



Acalypha neomexicana, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Cyn., October 16, 2009



Acalypha neomexicana, closeup of herbage, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Cyn., October 16, 2009



Acalypha neomexicana, macro of capsules and folieaceous bracts, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Cyn., October 16, 2009


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