valley ringstem
Anulocaulis annulatus (Coville) Standl.
Anulocaulis annulatus is a flowering plant species in the Nyctaginaceae family, commonly known as valley ringstem. It is endemic to the Mojave Desert in California, particularly around Death Valley. This perennial herb grows multiple thin, erect stems that can exceed one meter in height from a thick caudex.
Description
Anulocaulis annulatus (Coville) Standl. is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family and is native to California. It is known as valley ringstem in English. The species was first described in 1909. It is a perennial herb that grows from a thick caudex and produces several thin, upright stems that may reach over one meter in height. It is found primarily in the Mojave Desert, especially near Death Valley.
Other common names
valley ringstem
Distribution
California
Synonyms
Boerhavia annulata
