Boerhavia purpurascens
Purple Spiderling
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Nyctaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Boerhavia purpurascens (commonly known as Purple Spiderling) is an annual within the Nyctaginaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas