Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Polygonaceae (Knotweed Family) Look Alikes: Not likely to be confused with other species in same range and habitat. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers July-August. Habitat: Gravelly or sandy soil, often subalpine and alpine slopes, some-times montane grasslands. Elev. 8500-12,500 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Distribution: Endemic to Colorado (Gunnison, Park, Pitkin and Saguache Cos.). References: Reveal 1969. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992