Anaphalis margaritacea
(Pearly Everlasting)
Anaphalis margaritacea, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 4512/4521
Anaphalis margaritacea, Hoosier Pass, Summit Co. 0209
Anaphalis margaritacea, Rocky Mountain National Park 2651
Anaphalis margaritacea, Hoosier Pass, Summit Co. 0200
Anaphalis margaritacea, Crystal Creek, Summit Co. 1636
Anaphalis margaritacea, Hoosier Pass, Summit Co. 0200
| Scientific Name | Anaphalis margaritacea | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ANMA |
| Common Name | Pearly Everlasting | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 36529 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane and subalpine (7800 to 11500 ft.); meadows, openings, woodlands; widely distributed. Plant: Upright perennial to 8 to 30 inches tall; erect, woolly stems. Leaves: Narrow stem leaves, linear to lanceolate, alternate, 1-1/4 to 4 inches long, green and smooth upper surfaces, woolly beneath. Inflorescence: Small white flowers in tight clusters with no ray flowers; pearly-white bracts surround tiny pale yellow or tan disk florets; yellow slightly-protruding stamens later. Bloom Period: July to September. Reference: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and American Southwest. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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