Sibbaldia procumbens
(Creeping Sibbaldia)
Sibbaldia procumbens, FR 679, Ophir Pass Rd., San Juan Co. 8560
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Sibbaldia procumbens, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 8366
Sibbaldia procumbens, FR 679, Ophir Pass Rd., San Juan Co. 8565
| Scientific Name | Sibbaldia procumbens | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SIPR |
| Common Name | Creeping Sibbaldia | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 25308 |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (9000 to 14000 ft.); rocky slopes, near snowbanks, woodlands and disturbed areas.
Plant: Short, spreading, mat-forming perennial up to 4 inches tall; slender stems. Leaves: Compound basal leaves on long petioles divided into 3 obovate to oblanceolate leaflets, each about 3/8 to 1-3/8 inches long, with 3 rounded teeth at tips; somewhat hairy surfaces, dark green on top, whitish beneath. Inflorescence: Tight clusters of very small flowers, 1/4-inch across, each with 5 short, narrow, yellow petals, 5 stamens and 5 prominent, broad, green, hairy sepals, longer than the petals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, SEINet and Flora of North America. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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