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Apiaceae (Parsley Family)

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Synonym: Neoparrya lithophila

Look Alikes: A. acaulis lateral leaf lobes are broad and incised with flaring tips. A. acaulis and A. anisatus do not have reflexed umbel rays which give the inflorescence of A. lithophilus a ball-shaped appearance. A. anisatus has a strong anise odor.

Flowering/Fruiting Period: May-early July/late June-September.

Habitat: Igneous outcrops or sedimentary rock derived from extrusive volcanics. North facing cliffs and ledges, within pinyon-juniper woodlands. Elev. 7000-10,000 ft.

Photo Copyright © 1999 by T. Schulz
Distribution: Endemic to Colorado (Chaffee, Conejos, Fremont, Huerfano, Rio Grande and Saguache Cos.).

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References: O’Kane 1988; Peterson et al. 1981a.



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