Oxyria digyna
(Alpine Sorrel)
Oxyria digyna, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 2195
Oxyria digyna, Upper Crystal Lake, Summit Co. 7439/7448
Oxyria digyna, Lake Emma, Park Co. N2253
Oxyria digyna, Upper Crystal Lake, Summit Co. 7449
| Scientific Name | Oxyria digyna | USDA PLANTS Symbol | OXDI3 |
| Common Name | Alpine Sorrel, Mountain Sorrel | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 20846 |
| Family | Polygonaceae (Buckwheat) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Subalpine and alpine (8200 to 14200 ft.); rock outcrops, talus slopes, seeps, often in areas of snow accumulation. Plant: Erect perennial, 1 to 4 reddish stems 2 to 20 inches tall. Leaves: Basal, fleshy kidney-shaped to orbicular, up to 2-1/2 inches on long petioles. Inflorescence: Many very small flowers, 1/16-inch across, in a tight raceme or panicle with greenish perianth and reddish tepals. Bloom Period: June to September. 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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