Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Chilopsis linearis (Cavanilles) Sweet
(Desert Willow)


Family: Bignoniaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
By subsp., see Allred

Chilopsis linearis is a very common shrub to small tree in the streambanks and canyons of the Gila National Forest. The leaves are linear, many times longer than wide, with a strong central vein. The flowers are irregular and light pink to purple with intense purple venation and crenate lobes.



Chilopsis linearis, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Gila Bird Area, May 23, 2007



Chilopsis linearis, growth form, photo Russ Kleinman, Black Range, Ancheta Canyon, June 22, 2008



Chilopsis linearis, capsules, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, Oct. 28, 2008


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