Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina
(Alpine Dustymaiden)
Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina, Hoosier Pass, Summit Co. 7667
Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina, Herman Lake, Clear Creek Co. 6080
Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina, Hoosier Pass, Summit Co. 7680
Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 0229
Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 0227
Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 0240
Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 0236
Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina, Mt Antero, Chaffee Co. 6220
| Scientific Name | Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CHDOA2 |
| Common Name | Alpine Dustymaiden, Alpine Pincushion | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 527249 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Subalpine (occasionally) to alpine (primarily) (10000 to 13500); tundra, rocky areas, talus. Plant: Erect, perennial about 4 inches tall with multiple purple stems forming a mound. Leaves: Only basal leaves, up to 2-1/2 inches long, fernlike, deeply pinnately-dissected. Inflorescence: Compound flower head, usually just one per stem; no ray flowers but many disk florets with white/pinkish petals and protuding stamen sheath. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, SEINet, the Jepson Herbarium, and SW Colorado Wildflowers. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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