Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photos Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Melanthiaceae (False Hellebore Family) Synonym: Zigadenus vaginatus Look Alikes: A. elegans is smaller (less than 50 cm tall), has larger flowers (15-20 mm long), and occurs mainly at higher elevations. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers late July-October. Habitat: Hanging gardens with seeps and loose rich soil under overhang-ing canyon walls. Elev. 5200-5800 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by C. Dawson Distribution: SE Utah and NW Colorado (Moffat Co.). References: Cronquist et al. 1977; O’Kane 1988; 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