Linnaea borealis ssp. americana
(Twinflower)
Linnaea borealis ssp. americana, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7760
Linnaea borealis ssp. americana, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7752
Linnaea borealis ssp. americana, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7776
Leaves, Linnaea borealis ssp. americana, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7785
| Scientific Name | Linnaea borealis ssp. americana | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LIBOA |
| Common Name | Twinflower, American Twinflower | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 525179 |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (7500 to 13000 ft.); moist, forested areas. Plant: Short, mat-forming dwarf shrub, trailing, hairy stems; up to 6 inches tall. Leaves: Evergreen, opposite, short-petiolate, light green, shiny oval to round leaves up to 1 inch long, edges may be toothed. Inflorescence: Pairs of nodding flowers on long, hairy stalks; narrow, bell-shaped pink and white, 5-lobed corolla, 1/2-inch long. 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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