Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Kallstroemia parviflora Norton
(Warty Caltrop)
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Kallstroemia intermedia Rydberg
Kallstroemia laetevirens Thornber
Kallstroemia maxima sensu M&H
Kallstroemia parviflora grows in open, disturbed areas. It is a prostrate viney herb with leaflets in four to eight pairs. The flowers are orange in color.
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Kallstroemia parviflora, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 2, 2008
Kallstroemia parviflora, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 2, 2008
Kallstroemia parviflora, beak longer than fruit, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City near Scott Park, Aug. 7, 2009
Kallstroemia parviflora, flower and fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 9, 2011
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