Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Halenia recurva (J.E. Smith) Allen
(Spurred Gentian)
Family: Gentianaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Halenia rothrockii Gray
Halenia recurva is a yellow Gentian with small spurred flowers. The leaves
are linear to lanceolate. Halenia recurva grows in moist meadows and along streams
where there is ample moisture.
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Halenia recurva, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Mark Donnell, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum
Road at Redstone Trailhead, Aug. 4, 2007
Halenia recurva, photo Russ Kleinman & Bob Sivinski, San Francisco Mtns., Johnson Canyon, Aug. 14, 2009
Halenia recurva, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Bob Sivinski, San Francisco Mtns., Johnson Canyon, Aug. 14, 2009
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