(Spreading Groundsmoke)
Gayophytum diffusum ssp. parviflorum, Lake Dillon, Summit Co. 5530
Gayophytum diffusum ssp. parviflorum, Lake Dillon, Summit Co. 5529
Gayophytum diffusum ssp. parviflorum, Lake Dillon, Summit Co. 4505
Gayophytum diffusum ssp. parviflorum, Lake Dillon, Summit Co. 4496
Gayophytum diffusum ssp. parviflorum, Lake Dillon, Summit Co. 5534
| Scientific Name | Gayophytum diffusum ssp. parviflorum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | GADIP |
| Common Name | Spreading Groundsmoke | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 27673 |
| Family | Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) | UC Jepsen Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (5500 to 10500); moist or dry ground, open to lightly wooded and disturbed areas.
Plant: Often inconspicuous, much-branched, open annual, 2 to 20 inches tall, red stems. Plants in the images below are about 6 to 8 inches tall. Leaves: Narrow, linear to oblong stem leaves up to 2-3/8 inches long, becoming smaller upward. Inflorescence: Very small, inconspicuous flowers, about 1/4-inch across with 4 white petals with yellowish spot at the base and 4 reflexed sepals beneath; white protruding stamens and style with white to yellowish anthers and stigma. Bloom Period: June to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, SW Colorado Wildflowers and Flora & Fauna Northwest. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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