Sonoran globe amaranth (Gomphrena sonorae)
Description
Gomphrena sonorea (Sonoran globe amaranth) is an herbaceous perennial plant in the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae) found in the Sonoran Desert. When dried, the translucent flowers are used to add accent to dry flower arrangements.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Amaranthaceae
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Genus: Gomphrena
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