Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Look Alikes: A. coerulea has long straight spurs and larger flowers. Flowering/Fruiting Period: July/August. Habitat: Cliffs and rocky slopes, subalpine and alpine. Elev. 9000-12,300 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by L. Yeatts Distribution: Endemic to central and north-central Colorado (Boulder, Clear Creek, El Paso, Gilpin, Jackson, Jefferson, Larimer, Park, Summit and Teller Cos.). References: Harrington 1954; Zwinger and Willard 1972. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992