Friday, April 20, 2007

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Deers ears, Monument plant, Elkweed, Green gentian
Frasera speciosa


June 19, 2010
Hart Prairie, Flagstaff
Like a century plant, Fransera speciosa is monocarpic, so it only produces flowers and fruits during the last year of its life and then dies. Fransera speciosa can grow up to 8 feet tall.



Mt. Graham Spurred Gentian Halenia recurva

August 18, 2007
Mt. Graham, Pinalenos



Arizona Centaury Centaurium arizonicum

Red Rock Springs Trail, Payson
October 23, 2006

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