Draba aurea
(Golden Draba)
Draba aurea, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 3642
Draba aurea, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit County 5267
Draba aurea, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 3648
| Scientific Name | Draba aurea | USDA PLANTS Symbol | DRAU |
| Common Name | Golden Draba | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 22863 |
| Family | Brassicaceae (Mustard) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (8200 to 13500 ft.); meadows, slopes, open woods. Plant: Erect perennial 2 to 14 inches tall; hairy, leafy stem. Leaves: Basal leaves petiolate, in rosette, thick, oblanceolate to obovate or spatulate, 3/8 to 1-1/2 inches long; stem leaves sessile, ovate to oblong. Inflorescence: Dense racemes of many (18 to 50+) 4-petaled, bright yellow flowers with greenish sepals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. | BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key |
Colorado Status: Native |
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