Common Name: Desert Willow Plant Species: Chilopsis linearis Family: Bignoniaceae Plant Symbol: CHLI2 Photographer: Calvin J. Hamilton Copyright: © 2003 Rosanna Hamilton Date: 2003/07/24 Location: Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico

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With its brillian flowers, this member of the Bigoniaceae Family is not a true willow. While most members of this family occur in the tropics, this species has adapted well to desert conditions by having an extensive root system. It can grow up to six meters tall.