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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