Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Talinum aurantiacum Engelmann
(Orange Flamethrower)
Family: Talinaceae, formerly Portulacaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Phemeranthus aurantiacus (Engelmann) Kiger
Talinum aurantiacum has bright orange petals and linear-lanceolate leaves with a strong
central vein. It is found on dry hillsides and in canyons at middle elevation. Early in the season,
Talinum auranticum has a solitary stem and may look rather diminutive, but as the season progresses
the more successful plants become more branched and may have many flowers per plant open simultaneously.
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Talinum aurantiacum, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Pancho Canyon, July 23, 2007
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