Nyctaginia capitata
Devil's Bouquet, Devil's Bouquet
Other regional names: Scarlet Muskflower
- Scarlet Muskflower
Also known as: Boerhavia aggregata Pav. ex Choisy +4 more
- Boerhavia aggregata Pav. ex Choisy
- Boerhavia capitata (Choisy) Heimerl
- Nyctaginia cockerellae A.Nelson
- Nyctaginia cockerelliae A.Nelson
- Nyctaginia ovata Choisy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Nyctaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.
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Nyctaginia capitata (commonly known as Devil's Bouquet) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas