Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Look Alikes: P. ophianthus and P. jamesii have larger, more inflated flowers (15-24 mm long and 7-10 mm broad). Flowering/Fruiting Period: May-June/late May-June. Habitat: Sagebrush, pinyon-juniper, and desert grassland communities on sandstone and shale, in clayey loam soils. Elev. 4900-6700 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by K. Heil Distribution: New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado (Montezuma, Montrose and San Miguel Cos.). References: Cronquist et al. 1984; 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