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
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