abronia villosa

Meaning

A low-growing, succulent wildflower native to the sandy coastal and desert regions of western North America, characterized by its sticky, hairy leaves and fragrant, ball-shaped purple flowers.

Examples

• The Abronia villosa thrives in the harsh, shifting sands of the Mojave Desert.
• Hikers often stop to admire the delicate, sweet-scented blooms of the Abronia villosa during the spring season.