Paxistima myrsinites
(Mountain Lover)
Paxistima myrsinites, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 5422
Paxistima myrsinites, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 5438
| Scientific Name | Paxistima myrsinites | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PAMY |
| Common Name | Mountain Lover | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 504149 |
| Family | Celastraceae (Staff-tree) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (5800 to 11000 ft.); spruce-fir forests. Plant: Under-story, spreading bush; dense branches, 8 to 40 inches long. Leaves: Opposite, smooth, leathery, evergreen, dark green blades, oblanceolate to elliptic or ovate, from 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches long, with minutely serrate margins. Inflorescence: Very tiny pinkish red flowers less than 1/8 inch across, 4 petals and sepals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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