Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Agavaceae (Agave Family)


Agave palmeri (Century Plant)-- photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Rd.
(2) Agave palmeri in bloom, Burro Mtns., photo Russ Kleinman, WD Ranch Rd.
Agave parryi (Parry Agave)-- photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Gold Gulch
(2) A. parryi, detail of leaves, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos
(3) A. parryi, detail of capsules, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos
Dasylirion wheeleri (Sotol;)-- photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., Blackhawk Canyon
(2) D. wheeleri, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Three Gate Rd.
(3) D. wheeleri, detail of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Three Gate Rd.
(4) D. wheeleri, showing upturned serrations, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Fegler, Catwalk
Nolina microcarpa (Beargrass)-- photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos
(2) N. microcarpa in bloom, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., CF Cyn.
(3) N. microcarpa, detail of leaf edge serrulations, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos
Yucca baccata (Banana Yucca)-- photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Burro Mtns., Engineer Canyon
(2) Y. baccata, with fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Cyn.
Yucca elata (Soaptree Yucca)-- photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City
(2) Y. elata, detail of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., CD Trail at Jack's Peak
(3) Y. elata, profile at sunset, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., CD Trail at Jack's Peak


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