Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Look Alikes: M. gemmiparus is the only Mimulus species that reproduces vegetatively. Its leaf petiole bases are modified to form pockets containing dormant embryonic shoots; flowers are usually absent. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers in mid July. Habitat: Granitic seeps, slopes and alluvium in open sites within spruce-fir and aspen forests. Elev. 8500-10500 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by C. Crawford Distribution: Endemic to Colorado (Grand, Jefferson, Larimer and Park Cos.). References: O’Kane 1988; Peterson 1983c; Weber 1972. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992