Oreochrysum parryi
(Parry’s Goldenweed)
Oreochrysum parryi, County Line Trail, Grand Mesa NF, Delta Co. 0659
Oreochrysum parryi, County Line Trail, Grand Mesa NF, Delta Co. 0666
Oreochrysum parryi, Peak 7, Summit Co. 7055
Oreochrysum parryi, Golden Horseshoe, Summit Co. 4850
Oreochrysum parryi, Golden Horseshoe, Summit Co. 4863
Oreochrysum parryi, Peak 7, Summit Co. 7021
Leaves, Oreochrysum parryi, Golden Horseshoe, Summit Co. 4852
Oreochrysum parryi, Golden Horseshoe, Summit Co. 4864
| Scientific Name | Oreochrysum parryi | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ORPA3 |
| Common Name | Parry's Goldenrod, Parry's Goldenweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 517938 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (7800 to 12500 ft.); open or wooded slopes and meadows.
Plant: Erect perennial 5 to 24 inches tall, rough stems, often purplish tinge. Leaves: Oblanceolate to spatulate or elliptic basal and lower stem leaves, 1-1/2 to 6 inches long. Inflorescence: Multiple terminal clusters of 3 to 6 composite yellow flower heads with 12 to 20 rays; green, leaf-like bracts enclosing the involucres below the blossoms. Bloom Period: July to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, SW Colorado Wildflowers and Flora of North America. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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