(Fleshy Starwort)
Stellaria crassifolia, Pennsylvania Gulch, Summit Co. 9637
Stellaria crassifolia, Pennsylvania Gulch, Summit Co. 9645
| Scientific Name | Stellaria crassifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | STCR |
| Common Name | Fleshy Starwort | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 20164 |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae (Pink) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (8800 to 11500 ft.); moist areas in meadows, openings, or along stream banks. Plant: Erect perennial 1 to 8 inches high with slender, angular stems; in small to large tangled mats or growing through grasses. Leaves: Fleshy, green leaves about 1/3 inch long, elliptic-lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, sessile, 1 to 3 ribs, smooth edges and pointed tips. Inflorescence: Single (usually) white flowers on each stem, about 1/3-inch across; 5 petals, deeply cleft and almost appearing like 10; 5 pointed sepals and 5 to 10 stamens. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. |
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