Unknown # 40 A prolific southern California annual wildflower that competes with weedy grasses and forbs in vacant fields and disturbed areas. Close-up view of the ovary composed of four one-seeded nutlets. The simple (unbranched style) arises from the gynobase rather than from the apex of the ovary. It is appropriately called a gynobasic style. The calyx is covered by glistening, sharp-pointed, bristly hairs (trichomes).  Return To Table Of Plant Unknowns  All text material & images on these pages copyright © W.P. Armstrong