Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Prosartes trachycarpum S. Watson
(Fairybells)


Family: Liliaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Disporum trachycarpum (S. Watson) Bentham & Hooker

Prosartes trachycarpum is a rhizomatous perennial herb with small terminal clusters of drooping bell-shaped flowers. It prefers moist habitat at upper elevations.
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Prosartes trachycarpum, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Denise Friedrick, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, May 20, 2008



Prosartes trachycarpum, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Denise Friedrick, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, May 20, 2008



Prosartes trachycarpum, fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Danielle walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, July 23, 2008


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