Male flower
Female flower
Simmondsia chinensis
February 23, 2008
Usery Regional Park
July 16, 2006
Cave Creek Regional Park
Seeds roasted and used as a substitute for coffee. The oil is used in cosmetics. Leaves follow the sun to minimize exposure.
These are all of the flowers that we have seen hiking in Arizona. If you can help me identify them, please post notes! The flowers are posted alphabetically by family. Pictures may not be reproduced without permission.
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