Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Prosartes trachycarpum S. Watson
(Fairybells)
Family: Liliaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Disporum trachycarpum (S. Watson) Bentham & Hooker
Prosartes trachycarpum is a rhizomatous perennial herb with small terminal clusters of drooping
bell-shaped flowers. It prefers moist habitat at upper elevations.
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Prosartes trachycarpum, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Denise Friedrick, Pinos Altos
Range, Signal Peak, May 20, 2008
Prosartes trachycarpum, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Denise Friedrick, Pinos Altos
Range, Signal Peak, May 20, 2008
Prosartes trachycarpum, fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Danielle
walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, July 23, 2008
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