Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by S. Wirt Rosaceae (Rose Family) Synonym: Rubus acaulis, R. arcticus ssp. acaulis Look Alikes: C. pubescens has white flowers, leaves that are acute or acuminate at the apex, and lacks trailing shoots. Fragaria species have white flowers, stolons, and leaves with simple, unbranched veins. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Late June-early July/late July-August; however, this species seldom fruits in Colorado. Habitat: Willow carrs, mossy streamsides. Elev. 8600-9700 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by J. Whipple Distribution: Northern Europe, Asia, Alaska, Canada, south to Montana, Wyoming and Colorado (Grand and Park Cos.). References: Dorn 1992; Hultén 1968; Welsh 1974. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992