Gomphrena sonorae
| Gomphrena sonorae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification   | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae | 
| Clade: | Tracheophytes | 
| Clade: | Angiosperms | 
| Clade: | Eudicots | 
| Order: | Caryophyllales | 
| Family: | Amaranthaceae | 
| Genus: | Gomphrena | 
| Species: | G. sonorae | 
| Binomial name | |
| Gomphrena sonorae Torr. | |
Gomphrena sonorae, the Sonoran globe amaranth, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae) found in the Sonoran Desert.[1]: 34 When dried, the translucent flowers are used to add accent to dry flower arrangements.[1]: 34
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