Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Macromeria viridiflora A.P. de Candolle
(Giant Trumpets)
Family: Boraginaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
By var., see Allred
Macromeria viridiflora is an upper elevation species with gray green leaves and
greenish-yellow corollas. The leaves show strong parallel venation. Leaves, stems,
and corollas are all pubescent.
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Macromeria viridiflora, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Rte. 15 near McMillan Campground, July 2, 2007
Macromeria viridiflora, detail of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Rte. 15 near McMillan Campground, July 2, 2007
Macromeria viridiflora, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Rte. 15 near McMillan Campground, July 12, 2009
Macromeria viridiflora, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Rte. 15 near McMillan Campground, July 12, 2009
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