Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by C. Crawford Limoniaceae (Thrift Family) Synonym: Armeria maritima ssp. sibirica Look Alikes: None. Superficially resembles Allium geyeri, which has three petals and three sepals. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Late June-early July/August. Habitat: Grassy tundra slopes, wet, sandy or spongy organic soils. Elev. 11,900-13,000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Johnston Distribution: Coast of Alaska to California, Scandinavia and central to eastern Asia. In Colorado known from Park and Summit Cos. References: Harrington 1954; Lefebvre 1969; Welsh 1974. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992