Ditaxis neomexicana – “New Mexico Silverbush”

Also Known As: Common ditaxis, New mexico ditaxis
Other Botanical Names: Argythamnia neomexicana
Family: Spurge (Euphorbiaceae)
Bloom Period: Mar-Dec
Form: Annual or perennial herb
Habitat: Sandy and gravelly soils
Leaves: Lanceolate, hairy; alternate
Translation: “Ditaxis” is Greek for “two ranks,” which refers to the flowers stamens, which are grouped into two whorls; “neomexicana” means “New Mexican” (in reference to the U.S. state).