Androsace septentrionalis
(Northern Fairy-candelabra)
Androsace septentrionalis, Pennsylvania Gulch, Summit Co. 0983
Androsace septentrionalis, Hoosier Ridge, Summit Co. 1002
Androsace septentrionalis, Pennsylvania Gulch, Summit Co. 0983
Androsace septentrionalis, Pennsylvania Gulch, Summit Co. 0977
Androsace septentrionalis, Pennsylvania Gulch, Summit Co. 0968
Androsace septentrionalis, Pennsylvania Gulch, Summit Co. 0997
Androsace septentrionalis, Hoosier Ridge, Summit Co. 1001
Androsace septentrionalis, Hoosier Ridge, Summit Co. 1006
| Scientific Name | Androsace septentrionalis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ANSE4 |
| Common Name | Northern Fairy-Candelabra, Pygmyflower Rockjasmine | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 23935 |
| Family | Primulaceae (Primrose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (5100 to 14500 ft.); roadsides, meadows, open woods, tundra. Plant: Annual from less than an inch at high altitudes to to 8 inches tall, smooth, wirey green to reddish stems and long, slender flower stalks. Leaves: Basal rosette leaves 1/4 to 2-3/8 inches long, lanceolate to spatulate, edges toothed near tips, blades somewhat to densely hairy. Inflorescence: Very small (less than 1/4-inch across) white flowers in umbels with 5 rounded corolla lobes and pointed calyx lobes below. Bloom Period: May to July. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, SW Colorado Wildflowers and others. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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