Erigeron leiomerus
(Rockslide Daisy)
Erigeron leiomerus, Hoosier Pass, Summit Co. 9055
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| Scientific Name | Erigeron leiomerus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ERLE6 |
| Common Name | Rockslide Daisy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 35892 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (9000 to 13500 ft.); rocky areas in meadows and scree slopes. Plant: Short, leafy perennial 2 to 4 inches tall. Leaves: Basal and a few stem leaves, 5/8 to 2-3/4 inches long, spatulate to oblanceolate, entire margins, smooth surfaces with few hairs. Inflorescence: Single composite flower head per stem, each with 15-60 white to blue or purple rays and yellow disk florets; phyllaries below are often purplish and mostly hairless. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, American Southwest and Flora of North America. |
BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key | Colorado Status: Native |
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