Stephanomeria pauciflora
(Few-flower Wirelettuce)
Stephanomeria pauciflora, Lathrop State Park, Huerfano Co. 7523
Stephanomeria pauciflora, Four Mile Area, Chaffee Co. 6304
Stephanomeria pauciflora, John Martin Reservoir State Park, Bent Co. 9923
Stephanomeria pauciflora, John Martin Reservoir State Park, Bent Co. 9934
Stephanomeria pauciflora, Lathrop State Park, Huerfano Co. 7529
Stephanomeria pauciflora, Lathrop State Park, Huerfano Co. 7530
Stephanomeria pauciflora, Four Mile Area, Chaffee Co. 6306
Stephanomeria pauciflora, John Martin Reservoir State Park, Bent Co. 9941
| Scientific Name | Stephanomeria pauciflora | USDA PLANTS Symbol | STPA4 |
| Common Name | Few-flower Wirelettuce, Brownplume Wirelettuce | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 38451 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains and foothills (3500 to 8500 ft.); dry, open areas, gravelly washes and slopes, sandy short-grass plains. Plant: Sub-shrub, up to 2 feet tall; much-branched and tangled, grayish, smooth and almost leafless stems. Leaves: Deeply-lobed linear-lanceolate, runcinate leaves; basal leaves 1-1/4 to 2-3/4 inches long and wither before blooming; fewer and much smaller stem leaves. Inflorescence: Few pink composite flowers about 3/4-inch across with 5 to 7 rays, toothed tips and as many purple stamens. Bloom Period: May to September. Reference: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, SE Arizona Wildflowers and Plants and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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