Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by L. Riedel Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) Look Alikes: E. nematophyllus tends to have wider leaves. It is possible that these are the same species. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers late May-June. Habitat: Small canyons, in soils derived from sandstone of the Weber Formation. Often partially shaded by short-statured pinyon and juniper trees. Elev. 5200-7000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Siems Distribution: Endemic to Colorado (Dinosaur National Monument, Moffat Co.). References: Cronquist et al. 1994; O’Kane 1990. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992