Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 courtesy of the Colorado Natural Heritage Program Polygonaceae (Knotweed Family) Look Alikes: E. acaule has linear to oval leaves that are densely white cottony tomentose. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers late April-early July; peak flowering is usually in May. Habitat: Mixed desert shrub and pinyon-juniper woodlands; on rocky outcrops, sedimentary gravels or clays. Elev. 5800-6300 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 courtesy of the Colorado Natural Areas Program Distribution: Utah and Colorado (Moffat Co.). References: Reveal 1981; Welsh et al. 1993. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992