Abronia maritima Nutt. ex S.Watson

Sand-verbena
Nyctaginaceae

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Protologue: S.Watson & al., Bot. California 2: 44 (1880)
Pronunciation: Abronia maritima
Etymology: Gr. abros meaning "graceful or delicate" + of the sea

Jepson eFlora Treatment

SD County Synoptic Voucher

Distribution:
 
Left: S.D. County Plant Atlas (http://sdplantatlas.org). Right: CCH2. Click to see current herbarium records.  

Whole plant, growing on sand dune

Close-up of inflorescence, an umbel.