Phyla nodiflora

A creeping, stoloniferous perennial of moist ground, including both natural wetlands and drainage ditches.

Flowering stems along an irrigation ditch on the north side of Las Cruces between the railroad line and Parker, McClure, and Mesilla Streets, 14 Sep 2008.

An inflorescence along an irrigation ditch on the north side of Las Cruces, 14 Sep 2008.

Leaves & stems rooting at nodes, north side of Las Cruces, 14 Sep 2008.

Plant habit along an irrigation ditch on the north side of Las Cruces, 14 Sep 2008.

Another mat of Phyla along the same irrigation ditch, 14 Sep 2008.