Eastern Mojave Vegetation Swertia albomarginata that failed in bud.  
 

 

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My examination of one Swertia albomarginata that budded but failed to flower showed that the caudex was still fleshy. This would imply that S. albomarginata might bud again, if it fails to flower the first time. However, later observation showed that once a a plant buds and then fails to flower, it will die without attempting to flower again.


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  • Field Notes: 19961018010
  • Two occurrences of Desert Elkweed Swertia albomarginata (S. Watson) Kuntze Gentianaceae in the Mid Hills, Eastern Mojave Desert, San Bernardino County, California: 143000

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