(Longstalk Starwort)
Stellaria longipes, Indiana Creek, Summit Co. 6777
Stelllaria longipes, Blue Lakes, Summit Co. 1091
Stellaria longipes, Indiana Creek, Summit Co. 1721
| Scientific Name | Stellaria longipes | USDA PLANTS Symbol | STLO2 |
| Common Name | Longstalk Starwort | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 20168 |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae (Pink) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (7500 to 13000 ft); moist or dry areas; meadows, openings, stream banks, boggy areas. Plant: Erect perennial up to 13 inches high with weak, slender, angular stems. Leaves: Upward-pointing, lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, sessile, smooth edges and pointed tips; 1 to 3 ribs; about 1-1/2 inch long or less. Inflorescence: Single white flowers on each stem, about 1/2-inch across; 5 petals, deeply cleft and almost appearing like 10; 5 sepals and 5 to 10 stamens. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and Flora of North America. Notes: Previously mis-identified. Thanks to Jane Hendrix of Breckenridge for the correction. |
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