Puncture Vine | |
Tribulus terristris, Caltrop family (zygophyllaceae)
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Flowers: | Small bright yellow flower with 5 petals, to 1/2" wide. Fruit has sharp points. |
Leaves: | Dark green feather-like leaves, to 2" long. |
Height: | Stems grow along the ground, to 5' long. |
Photographed June
5, in Superstition Mountain area. Typically found in desert or disturbed areas like fields and roadsides. |