Narrowleaf spiderling (Boerhavia linearifolia)
Description
The many slender branches of the narrowleaf spiderling suggest its name. The pale green stem grows 15-24 inches tall, with thick leaves 1 1/4-2 1/2 inches long at the joints. The stem is brittle at the joints.
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: Nyctaginaceae
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Genus: Boerhavia
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