Eremogone fendleri
(Fendler's Sandwort)
Eremogone fendleri, Hoosier Pass, Summit Co. 7568
Eremogone fendleri, North Swan Valley, Summit Co. 6082
Eremogone fendleri, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 1319
Eremogone fendleri, County Line Trail, Grand Mesa NF, Mesa Co. 0441
Eremogone fendleri, Panorama Point, Boreas Pass, Summit Co. 0841
Eremogone fendleri, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 1323
Eremogone fendleri, Blue Lakes, Summit Co. 1243
| Scientific Name | Eremogone fendleri (Arenaria fendleri) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ERFE3 |
| Common Name | Fendler's Sandwort | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 512989 |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae (Pink) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (5400 to 13000 ft); sandy or rocky soils in dry areas of meadows, hillsides and open woods. Plant: Perennial to 16 inches tall, usually 3 to 5 inches at altitude. Leaves: Grass-like, narrow, stiff leaves, up to 4 inches long; smooth to slightly hairy. Inflorescence: Several blossoms in an open cluster with 5 white petals, 5 narrow, linear-lanceolate sepals with glandular hairs; 5 protruding stamens with pink anthers. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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