(Alpine Sandwort)
Minuartia obtusiloba, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 1180
Minuartia obtusiloba, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 9408
Minuartia obtusiloba, Boreas Pass, Summit Co. 2064
Minuartia obtusiloba, Santa Fe Peak, Summit Co. 4137
Minuartia obtusiloba, Panorama Point, Boreas Pass, Summit Co. 0809
| Scientific Name | Minuartia obtusiloba (Lidia obtusiloba) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MIOB2 |
| Common Name | Alpine Sandwort | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 20008 |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae (Pink) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Subalpine and alpine (10000 to 14000 ft.); sandy soils in disturbed areas, subalpine woodlands, talus slopes, tundra. Plant: Short, mat-forming perennial 2 inches tall; slender, fuzzy stems. Leaves: Opposite stem leaves about 1/4-inch long, needle-like. Inflorescence: Small single, bell-shaped flowers, about 3/8-inch across, with 5 white petals with broad, indented tips and 5 green sepals with rounded (obtuse) tips; greenish centers. Bloom Period: June to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and SEINet |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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