Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Microsteris gracilis (Hooker) Greene
(Slender Phlox)
Family: Polemoniaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Collomia micrantha Kellogg
Gilia gracilis Hooker
Microsteris micrantha (Kellogg) Greene
Microsteris gracilis is a low, spreading herb of dry creekbeds. The small white flowers are
inconspicuous. The hairy green linear-lanceolate to oblong leaves are more likely to draw
attention to this plant.
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Microsteris gracilis, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Canyon, Apr. 14, 2008
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Microsteris gracilis, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, March 21, 2010
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Microsteris gracilis, closeup, photo Russ Kleinman, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, March 21, 2010
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Microsteris gracilis, macro of longitudinal view of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, March 21, 2010
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Microsteris gracilis, plant measured, photo Russ Kleinman, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, March 21, 2010
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