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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