Eritrichium nanum
(Arctic Alpine Forget-me-not)
Eritrichium nanum, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 6293
Eritrichium nanum, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 6275
Eritrichium nanum, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 9879
Eritrichium nanum, Mosquito Gulch, Park Co. 2979
| Scientific Name | Eritrichium nanum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ERNA |
| Common Name | Arctic Alpine Forget-me-not | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 31904 |
| Family | Boraginaceae (Forget-me-not) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Subalpine and alpine (10000 to 14000 ft.); meadows, tundra. Plant: Short, mat-forming perennial 1/2 to 2 inches tall; slender hairy stems. Leaves: Basal oblong to ovate leaves, up to 3/8-inch long, thick, hairy. Inflorescence: Clusters of small flowers about 1/4-inch across with 5 blue petals and yellow centers. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield. |
BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key | Colorado Status: Native |
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