Pellitory
Parietaria hespera
ANNUAL HERB: An ephemeral desert herb of early spring. Rarely exceed
20 cm tall.
FRUIT: Small single seeded capsules enclosed in greenish bracts.
RANGE: Common in Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Sonora mostly in
partially shaded spots such as along side boulders or under trees.
LEAVES: Triangular leaves are thin.
FLOWERS: Small, geenish and without petals.
UNARMED. Unlike many members of this family, there are no stinging hairs.