Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) Look Alikes: None, this species is the only member of this genus in Colorado. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers late July-August. Habitat: Gravelly tundra or scree slopes; exposed sites with poorly developed soils derived from Leadville Limestone and Manitou Dolomite. Elev. 10,500-14,300 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Distribution: Montana, Wyoming and Colorado (Park and Summit Cos.). References: Fertig 1994b; O’Kane 1988; Peterson et al. 1981. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992