Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Aphyllon riparium (L.T. Collins) A.C. Schneider
(Bottomland Broomrape)


Family: Orobanchaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Orobanche riparium L.T. Collins

Aphyllon riparium has been segregated from A. ludoviciana. A. riparium has rounded corolla lobes, a curved corolla and is found in riparian areas. The corolla is purple in color.

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Aphyllon riparium, collection and photos by Radha Veach, Grant County, Gila, New Mexico, near Bear Creek, August, 2023



Aphyllon riparium, closeup of inflorescence, collection and photos by Radha Veach, Grant County, Gila, New Mexico, near Bear Creek, August, 2023



Aphyllon riparium, closeup of flower, collection and photos by Radha Veach, Grant County, Gila, New Mexico, near Bear Creek, August, 2023



Aphyllon riparium, closeup of flower, collection and photos by Radha Veach, Grant County, Gila, New Mexico, near Bear Creek, August, 2023



Aphyllon riparium, habit, collection and photos by Radha Veach, Grant County, Gila, New Mexico, near Bear Creek, August, 2023



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