Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Look Alikes: Not likely to be confused with other taxa. This is the only species in this genus in Colorado. Flowering/Fruiting Period: June-July/August-September. Habitat: Seeps on sandstone cliffs and hillsides; springs, sometimes hot springs. Elev. 4800-8000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by J. Burt Distribution: British Columbia, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, south to Texas, Arizona, California and central Mexico. In Colorado in Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose and Saguache Cos. References: Fertig 1994b; 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