Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 courtesy of the Colorado Natural Areas Program Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family) Look Alikes: Only species in this genus in Colorado. Other Colorado species in Saxifragaceae have 10 stamens and are not typically cliff-dwelling. Flowering/Fruiting Period: June-July/July-August. Habitat: Hanging gardens; wet cliffs of various geology including lime-stone, shale, and quartzite. Elev. 7000-10,000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 courtesy of the Colorado Natural Areas Program Distribution: Colorado endemic (Garfield, Gunnison, Montrose, Pitkin and Rio Blanco Cos.). References: Scheck 1994. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992