(Plains Phlox)
Phlox albicola, Pawnee Buttes, Weld Co. 7815
Phlox albicola, Pawnee Buttes, Weld Co. 7809
Phlox albicola, Pawnee Buttes, Weld Co. 7813
| Scientific Name | Phlox andicola | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PHAN4 |
| Common Name | Plains Phlox | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30912 |
| Family | Polemoniaceae (Phlox) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains (3500 to 5500 ft); sandy soils and heavy alkaline clays in a wide range of habitats on the plains. Plant: Low-growing somewhat tufted or mat-forming perennial 1-5/8 to 4 inches tall with stems arising from creeping rhizomes; herbage has very small hairs and a somwhat cobwebby appearance. Leaves: Pairs of opposite, linear leaves coming to a sharp point; sparsely hairy blades 3/8 to 1-inch long with prominent midveins and whitish bases. Inflorescence: Solitary or clusters of up to 5 white flowers at the stem tips; each flower with a tubular corolla with 5 typical phlox petals; calyx has 5 lobes with tangled long hairs. Bloom Period: May to July. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, Plants and Animals of Northeast Colorado and Montana Field Guide. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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