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Pellitory

Parietaria hespera

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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.

Urticaceae -- Nettle Family

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