Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family) Look Alikes: Not likely to be confused with other species in same range and habitat. Flowering/Fruiting Period: June-August/June-September. Habitat: Cracks on vertical walls, narrow ledges and cliff rims. Grows in gneiss, schist and shale. Elev. 6800-9000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by M. Farrar Distribution: Colorado endemic (Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mineral and Montrose Cos.). References: Peterson 1981c; O’Kane 1988. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992