Packera werneriifolia
(Alpine Rock Groundsel)
Packera werneriifolia, Santa Fe Peak, Summit Co. 4148
Packera werneriifolia, Crystal Lakes, Summit Co. 1183
| Scientific Name | Packera werneriifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PAWE4 |
| Common Name | Alpine Rock Groundsel, Hoary Groundsel | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 518160 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Subalpine and alpine (6500 to 14100 ft.); open, rocky areas in meadows and openings.
Plant: Erect perennial 3 to 6 inches tall; woolly, often reddish stem. Leaves: Mostly basal; fleshy, thick, narrow to elliptic or ovate, may be woolly underneath, up to 1-1/2 inches long and petiolate. Inflorescence: Cluster of a few composite heads less than 1 inch across; 8 to 13 yellow rays with indented tips; darker yellow disk florets. Bloom Period: June to August. 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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