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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