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Plants are listed A-Z by family, then A-Z by species.
Common names in English and Spanish are noted if available.
Families: A-B | C-E | F-M | N-Z
Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
Bahía Asunción Plants C-E
Here you will find more of the plants we saw on our trip to Bahía Asunción, April 29 - May 3, 2010. You can also see photos of the areas we visited on this page. Or return to the Bahía Asunción main page.
Echinocereus maritimus var. hancockii. Hedgehog cactus, Biznagita. This plant is about 8-10 inches across
Ferocactus sp. Barrel cactus, Biznaga. This plant is about 12 inches tall and wide.
Grusonia invicta. Dagger cactus, Casa de Rata
Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)
Allenrolfea occidentalis. Iodine bush, Chamizo. Perennial, succulent halophyte.
Atriplex canescens. Saltbush, Chamizo. Perennial halophyte.
Suaeda nigra. Sea blite, Chamizo. Perennial, succulent halophyte.
Crassulaceae ( Family)
Dudleya sp. Live forever, Siempreviva.
Ephedraceae (Ephedra Family)
Ephedra aspera. Mormon tea, Canatillo, Te mormona. Shrub
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
Acalypha californica. Hierba del cáncer. Shrub.
Euphorbia magdalena. Golondrinón. Shrub.
Euphorbia misera. Cliff spurge, Liga. Shrub with milky sap.
Jatropha cinerea. Ashy limberbush, Lomboy. Shrub.
Stillingia linearifolia. Annual herb.
Echinocereus maritimus var. hancockii. A much larger specimen.
Ferocactus sp. Barrel cactus, Biznaga. This plant is about 2-3 inches across. Photo: © 2010 D. & J. Trotter
Stenocereus gummosus. Galloping cactus, Pitahaya agria.
Atriplex barclayana var. barclayana. Saltbush, Chamizo. Perennial halophyte.
Atriplex julacea. Saltbush, Chamizo. Perennial, endemic halophyte.
Suaeda nigra. Sea blite, Chamizo. Perennial, succulent halophyte.
Dudleya flowers
Acalypha californica. Hierba del cáncer. Shrub.
Euphorbia sp. Sandmat, Golondrina. Annual herb. Photo: © 2010 D. & J. Trotter.
Euphorbia misera. Flower and fruit.
Jatropha cuneata. Limberbush, Matacora. Shrub
Stillingia linearifolia. Annual herb.