Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Mollugo verticillata Linnaeus
(Carpetweed, Green Carpetweed)
Family: Molluginaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Mollugo verticillata is a delicate herb with linear whorled leaves and very inconspicuous
small white flowers. The leaves are linear and bright green. There is a prominent central vein.
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Mollugo verticillata, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Rd., Sept. 15, 2007

Mollugo verticillata, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Rd., Aug. 12, 2008

Mollugo verticillata, field macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, October 19, 2009

Mollugo verticillata, macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, October 19, 2009

Mollugo verticillata, macro of capsules, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, October 19, 2009
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