Phlox longifolia

A narrow-leaved Phlox found throughout most of the western United States, including New Mexico exclusive of the eastern plains. Taxonomy of the species is complicated, with F.J. Peabody recognizing five varieties, and other authors often considering some of these to be distinct species. There does not, however, appear to be an adequate treatment of the group; hence I will merely list them all as P. longifolia.

A flower at La Cueva on the west side of the Organ Mountains, Doña Ana Co., New Mexico, 7 Sep 2006.

Plant habit at La Cueva on the west side of the Organ Mountains, 27 Apr 2007.

Plant habit north of Lumberton in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 8 May 2007.

Flowers north of Lumberton, 8 May 2007.

Plant habit in Campo Canyon, southeast of Vaqueros Canyon in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 8 May 2007.

Flowers in Campo Canyon, 8 May 2007.

Flowers on a hill north of San Juan College on the north side of Farmington, San Juan Co., New Mexico, 7 May 2007.

A cauline leaf on a hill north of San Juan College, 7 May 2007.

Flowers in the Glass Mountains southeast of Sawmill Meadow, Mono County, California, 3 Jul 2009.

Calyces in the Glass Mountains southeast of Sawmill Meadow, 3 Jul 2009.