Rhodiola rhodantha
(Queen’s Crown)
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| Scientific Name | Rhodiola rhodantha (Clementsia rhodantha) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | RHRH4 |
| Common Name | Queen's Crown, Rose Crown | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 565455 |
| Family | Crassulaceae (Stonecrop) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (8500 to 13500); moist areas along streams, ponds and in meadows. Plant: Erect perennial 2 to 16 inches tall; unbranched, stout, leafy stem; growing in colonies. Leaves: Alternate, oblanceolate to ovate leaves, to 1-1/4 inch long, fleshy, smooth, bluish green turning red late in the season. Inflorescence: Tight, rounded or elongated cluster of Very small blossoms flowers each about 1/8-inch across with 4 pink, rose or white petals and a 4-lobed calyx of pinkish sepals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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