Rhodiola integrifolia
(King’s Crown)
Rhodiola integrifolia, Crystal Lakes, Summit Co. 0925
Rhodiola integrifolia, Black Powder Pass Trail, Summit Co. 0325
Rhodiola integrifolia, Black Powder Pass Trail, Summit Co. 0318
Rhodiola integrifolia, Crystal Lakes, Summit Co. 1206
Early frost, Rhodiola integrifolia, Lake Emma, Park Co. 4426
| Scientific Name | Rhodiola integrifolia (Sedum integrifolium) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | RHIN11 |
| Common Name | King's Crown | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 520043 |
| Family | Crassulaceae (Stonecrop) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (9000 to 14000 ft.); moist areas along streams, meadows and in rock crevices. Plant: Erect perennial 2 to 12 inches tall; unbranched, stout, leafy stem; growing in colonies. Leaves: Alternate, oblanceolate to ovate or elliptic leaves, to 1-1/2 inch long, fleshy, smooth, bluish green turning red late in the season. Inflorescence: Very small blossoms clustered in a tight, rounded cyme, each about 1/8-inch across with 4 purple or reddish petals and a 4-lobed calyx of purple or reddish sepals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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