(Brook Saxifrage)
Micranthes odontoloma, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 1654/1665
Micranthes odontoloma, Georgia Pass, Summit Co. 6092
Micranthes odontoloma, Crystal Lakes, Summit Co. 0592
Micranthes odontoloma, Indiana Creek, Summit Co. 1685
Micranthes odontoloma, Gold Dust Trail, Park Co. 6732
Micranthes odontoloma, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 1668
| Scientific Name | Micranthes odontoloma (Saxifraga odontoloma) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SAOD2 |
| b>Common Name | Brook Saxifrage | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 517096 |
| Family | Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (7500 to 13000 ft). Wet areas in meadows, bogs, near steams. Plant: Slender, delicate perennial up to 20 inches tall, leafless stem. Leaves: Basal, blades more or less circular, 2 to 4 inches across with cordate base and indented or toothed edges; petiole 1 to 12 inches long. Inflorescence: Ten or more small flowers in a loose panicle, each with a red calyx, 5 white petals and 10 white stamens with anthers turning red or orange. Bloom Period: July to September. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and "A Field Guide to Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains" by Carl Schreier. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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