Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Krameria lanceolata Torrey
(Prostrate Ratany, Trailing Ratany)
Family: Krameriaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Krameria secundiflora auct. non A.P. de Candolle
Krameria lanceolata is a prostrate, spreading herb that is somewhat uncommon in the Gila National Forest. It has beautiful strands of crimson flowers with green centers. Krameria lanceolata is found on dry hillsides at middle elevation.
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Krameria lanceolata, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Canyon Road, May 2, 2007

Krameria lanceolata, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Ridge road at the Grant Cty. airport, Sept. 9, 2009

Krameria lanceolata, 1x field macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Ridge road at the Grant Cty. airport, Sept. 9, 2009

Krameria lanceolata, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Ridge road at the Grant Cty. airport, Sept. 9, 2009

Krameria lanceolata, 1x field macro of herbage, photo Russ Kleinman, Ridge road at the Grant Cty. airport, Sept. 9, 2009

Krameria lanceolata, flowering branch, photo Russ Kleinman, Ridge road at the Grant Cty. airport, Sept. 9, 2009
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