Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by L. Roloff Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) Synonym: Crepis nana Look Alikes: None; the only species in this genus known from Colorado. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers July-September. Habitat: Steep alpine scree and talus slopes. Elev. 10,000-14,000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by M. Duff Distribution: Asia, E Alaska, Yukon; scattered across North America east to Labrador and Newfoundland, south to California, Nevada, Utah and central Colorado (Boulder, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Custer, Gunnison, Lake, Park, Pitkin and Summit Cos.). References: Cronquist et al. 1994; Hultén 1968; Spackman et al. 1995; Zwinger and Willard 1972. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992