Habitat of Aquilegia chrysantha var. rydbergii by Jill Handwerk
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Habitat of Aquilegia chrysantha var. rydbergii by Jill Handwerk
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In canyons and foothills along streams or in rocky ravines (Spackman et al. 1997, Weber and Wittman 2012). Aquilegia chrysantha var. rydbergii grows in organic soils and has also been observed in gravel derived from granite parent material. Often found near the base of boulders on the canyon sides and floor, it may also grow on seep-fed rocky ledges. It grows in shady and moist areas on slopes above a creek, along the side drainages, and within the riparian area of a perennial stream. Associatied taxa include Corylus cornuta (hazelnut), Populus angustifolia (narrowleaf cottonwood), Betula occidentalis (river birch), Prunus virginiana (chokecherry), Acer glabrum (Rocky Mountain maple), Populus tremuloides (aspen), Salix spp. (willow), Epilobium, Fragaria, Gallium, Geranium, Heracleum, Mertansia, and others (Ladyman 2005, Colorado Natural Heritage Program 2013).
In canyons and foothills along streams or in rocky ravines (Weber and Wittman 2001).
Aquilegia chrysantha var. rydbergii grows in organic soils and has also been observed in gravel derived from granite parent material. Often found near the base of boulders on the canyon sides and floor, it may also grow on seep-fed rocky ledges. It grows in shady and moist areas on slopes above a creek, along the side drainages, and within the riparian area of a perennial stream. Associatied taxa include Corylus cornuta (hazelnut), Populus angustifolia (narrowleaf cottonwood), Betula occidentalis (river birch), Prunus virginiana (chokecherry), Acer glabrum (Rocky Mountain maple), Populus tremuloides (aspen), Salix spp. (willow), Epilobium, Fragaria, Gallium, Geranium, Heracleum, Mertansia, and others (Ladyman 2005, Colorado Natural Heritage Program 2013).
Elevation Range:
5,089 - 8,232
feet (1,551 - 2,509 meters)