Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Gentianaceae (Gentian Family) Look Alikes: This species is unlike any other Colorado gentian. Flowering/Fruiting Period: July-August/August-September. Habitat: Green River Formation; barren shale knolls and slopes. Elev. 8500-10,800 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by S. Spackman Distribution: S Nevada, Utah and Colorado (Rio Blanco Co.). References: Gillet 1957; Goodrich and Neese 1986; Peterson and Baker 1982; Cronquist et al. 1984. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992