Status: Native
Synonyms:
By subsp., see Allred
Chilopsis linearis is a very common shrub to small tree in the streambanks and canyons of the Gila National Forest. The leaves are linear, many times longer than wide, with a strong central vein. The flowers are irregular and light pink to purple with intense purple venation and crenate lobes. The capsules are very long and slender. They contain a row of numerous flat seeds with wings on each end. The wings are fringed with long thin white hairs.
Chilopsis linearis, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Gila Bird Area, May 23, 2007
Chilopsis linearis, growth form, photo Russ Kleinman, Black Range, Ancheta Canyon, June 22, 2008
Chilopsis linearis, capsules with one ruptured and spreading hairy seeds, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, Oct. 28, 2008
Chilopsis linearis, macro of seeds, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., CF Canyon, Dec. 21, 2008
Chilopsis linearis, macro of seed, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Canyon, Dec. 31, 2008
Chilopsis linearis, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Hoodoo Canyon, July 3, 2009
Chilopsis linearis, closeup of winter twig, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Redrock Road near CF Canyon, December 28, 2009
Chilopsis linearis, closeup of leaf scar and bud on winter twig, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Redrock Road near CF Canyon, December 28, 2009
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