Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Koeberliniaceae
(Allthorn Family)


The Koeberliniaceae have sharp thorns and green bark. The flowers are minute. There is only one species known from New Mexico, Koeberlinia spinosa var. spinosa.

Koeberlinia spinosa var. spinosa (Crown of Thorns, Crucifixion Thorn)


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