Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Look Alikes: M. lewisii has an erect growth form, and pink-purple flowers. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers from late July-early September. Habitat: Shallow caves and seeps on steep canyon walls. Elev. 4700-5800 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by C. Crawford Distribution: Utah, Arizona and SW Colorado (Delta, Mesa, Montrose and San Miguel Cos.). References: Colorado Native Plant Society 1989; Rydberg 1913; Welsh et al. 1993. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992