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Gomphrena nitida
Gomphrena nitida Rothr.
Pearly Globe Amaranth
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: GONI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The Amaranthaceae are a family of annual or perennial herbs with small, crowded flowers. There are usually 5 sepals and no petals. Filaments of the stamens are often united into a short tube.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Blooms rarely red.
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Small mammals and birds are attracted as well as the Great Plains toad, Bufo cognatus although not known how this plant interacts with this species.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds , Butterflies
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-1219 Collected 2008-10-25 in Jeff Davis County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Gomphrena nitida in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gomphrena nitida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gomphrena nitida
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff