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Proboscidea spicata
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New Mexico dune plant
Binomial name
Proboscidea spicata

The New Mexico dune plant,Proboscidea spicata, is a herbaceous, flowering plant.

Distribution

Genus species The New Mexico dune plant is located in southwest regions of Texas, and southeastern parts of New Mexico.

Habitat and Ecology

Proboscidea spicata is adapted to live in dry, sandy soil. This plant does not need much water to survive. It prefers alluvial soils. Its native to areas such as New Mexico and Texas. It is a critically imperiled species.

Morphology

Individuals of this species are , New Mexico dune plant has a vine like appearance, even though it is a flowering plant. The stems of this flower are sticky and covered in hairs. This plants anatomical make up can be derived from its ancestor the Proboscidea louisianica.

Flowers and fruit

Flowers of “Proboscidea spicata”, The New Mexico dune plant has five petals that are purple. They have bright yellow pistils.

Usage

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