[The Genus Navarretia in Mt. Adams Country]

Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia

Navarretia intertexta

Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta

Inflorescence of Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta) - Inflorescence of Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta)

These photos show views of the spiny inflorescence of needle-leaf navarretia as seen along Kreps Lane in Conboy National Wildlife Refuge at the southeastern foot of Mt. Adams........July 2, 2006. Note the long, tubular flowers interspersed between the spiny bracts. Due to the sharp tips to the leaves and bracts, this is one species to take care not to inadvertently place ones hand or knee on while photographing flowers!

Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta) - Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta)

Needle-leaf navarretia in bloom in a vernally moist swale near the east rim of Canyon Creek, Klickitat Wildlife Area......July 3, 2022.

Inflorescence of Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta) - Leafy bract of Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta) - Inflorescence of Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta)

The photos directly above show close-up views of the inflorescence and leaves of needle-leaf navarretia as seen in a drying riparian area in Conboy Lake NWR along Lakeside Road about one-half mile west of Fisher Hill Road.........July 2, 2007.

Inflorescence of Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta) - Inflorescence of Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta) - Woolly inflorescence of Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta)

The photos above show close-up details of needle-leaf navarretia as seen along Laurel Road in Conboy Lake NWR........June 21, 2008.

Leafy bract of Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta) - Inflorescence of Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta) - Inflorescence of Needleleaf Navarretia, Needle-leaf Navarretia: Navarretia intertexta (Synonyms: Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta, Navarretia intertexta var. intertexta, Navarretia minima var. intertexta)

Close-ups of the spiny-tipped, leafy bract an inflorescence of needle-leaf navarretia as seen along Kreps Lane in Conboy Lake NWR.........July 12, 2009.

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