Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Rutaceae
(Rue Family, Citrus Family)


The Rutaceae are most familiar to us through the genus Citrus, including the familiar but non-native orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit trees. The leaves are punctate with oil glands.

Ptelea trifoliata (Hoptree)
Thamnosma texana (Texas Rue)


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