Silene acaulis
(Moss Campion)
Silene acaulis, Indian Peaks, Boulder Co. 6464
Silene acaulis, Indian Peaks, Boulder Co. 6466
Silene acaulis, Lake Emma, Park Co. 1354
Silene acaulis, Blue Lakes, Summit Co. 1342
Silene acaulis, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 7174
| Scientific Name | Silene acaulis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SIAC |
| Common Name | Moss Campion | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 20041 |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae (Pink) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Subalpine and alpine (10500 to 14000 ft.); tundra, trailsides. Plant: Much-branched, short perennial about 2-1/2 inches tall; mat-forming, mossy-looking cushion. Leaves: Many small, basal, linear to lanceolate grass-like leaves to 1-1/2 inches long. Inflorescence: Many pink flowers less than 1/2-inch across, 5 notched petals and 10 light-yellow stamens. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and "Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains" by Carl Schreier. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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