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Plants of Albuquerque, NM

The plants most often spotted near Albuquerque, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

31,183
recent observations
50
species listed
50
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Naturalists have logged 31,183 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Albuquerque. The most frequently seen is the Silverleaf Nightshade, with 2,531 recorded sightings.

Most-observed plants near Albuquerque

Silverleaf Nightshade
Solanum elaeagnifolium
2,531 observations · iNaturalist
Tree Cholla
Cylindropuntia imbricata
1,969 observations
Apache Plume
Fallugia paradoxa
1,403 observations · iNaturalist
Fourwing Saltbush
Atriplex canescens
1,307 observations
Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus coccineus
1,203 observations
Rubber Rabbitbrush
Ericameria nauseosa
1,088 observations · iNaturalist
Gypsum Phacelia
Phacelia integrifolia
1,081 observations · iNaturalist
Sacred Datura
Datura wrightii
871 observations
Touristplant
Dimorphocarpa wislizeni
801 observations · iNaturalist
Long-headed Poppy
Papaver dubium
790 observations · iNaturalist
Banana Yucca
Yucca baccata
767 observations
Spinystar
Escobaria vivipara
705 observations
Russian Olive
Elaeagnus angustifolia
691 observations
Buffalo Gourd
Cucurbita foetidissima
648 observations · iNaturalist
Tree-of-heaven
Ailanthus altissima
647 observations
Great Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
577 observations
Siberian Elm
Ulmus pumila
572 observations · iNaturalist
Alpine Cancer-root
Conopholis alpina
550 observations · iNaturalist
Dwarf Lousewort
Pedicularis centranthera
545 observations · iNaturalist
Creeping Mahonia
Berberis repens
517 observations · iNaturalist
Club-cholla
Grusonia clavata
514 observations
Field Bindweed
Convolvulus arvensis
504 observations
Colorado Pinyon
Pinus edulis
492 observations
Cut-leaf Ironplant
Sideranthus spinulosus
484 observations · iNaturalist
Western Wallflower
Erysimum capitatum
471 observations · iNaturalist
Redwhisker Clammyweed
Polanisia dodecandra
457 observations · iNaturalist
Gambel Oak
Quercus gambelii
449 observations
Yerba Mansa
Anemopsis californica
438 observations · iNaturalist
Kingcup Cactus
Echinocereus triglochidiatus
420 observations
One-seed Juniper
Juniperus monosperma
414 observations · iNaturalist
Pinkflower Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus fendleri
412 observations · iNaturalist
Redstem Stork's-bill
Erodium cicutarium
387 observations · iNaturalist
Blackfoot Daisy
Melampodium leucanthum
385 observations · iNaturalist
Common Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
384 observations
Wholeleaf Paintbrush
Castilleja integra
383 observations · iNaturalist
Broadleaf Milkweed
Asclepias latifolia
381 observations · iNaturalist
Plains Pricklypear
Opuntia polyacantha
371 observations
Beardlip Penstemon
Penstemon barbatus
370 observations
Freckled Milkvetch
Astragalus lentiginosus
368 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Marigold
Baileya multiradiata
363 observations · iNaturalist
Southwestern Ponderosa Pine
Pinus brachyptera
361 observations · iNaturalist
Whipple's Penstemon
Penstemon whippleanus
355 observations · iNaturalist
Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides
354 observations
Golden Corydalis
Corydalis aurea
353 observations · iNaturalist
Horsetail Milkweed
Asclepias subverticillata
352 observations · iNaturalist
Rocky Mountain Beardtongue
Penstemon strictus
352 observations
Pinewoods Geranium
Geranium caespitosum
348 observations · iNaturalist
Scarlet Beeblossom
Oenothera suffrutescens
334 observations · iNaturalist
Sonoran Scrub Oak
Quercus turbinella
333 observations · iNaturalist
Box Elder
Acer negundo
331 observations

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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