(Globeflower)
Trollius albiflorus, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 8926
Trollius albiflorus, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 9381
Trollius albiflorus, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 0578
Trollius albiflorus, Hoosier Ridge, Summit Co. 4793
| Scientific Name | Trollius albiflorus (Trollius laxus ssp. albiflorus) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | TRLA14 |
| Common Name | Globeflower | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 522967 |
| Family | Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (7500 to 13500 ft.); wet areas in meadows, along ponds, streambanks, near snowfields, and forest openings. Plant: Erect perennial growing in clumps, short but often up to 20 inches tall; stout, hairless stem. Leaves: Basal leaves on petioles 1-1/4 to 10 inches long, stem leaves on shorter petioles or sessile; leaf blades deeply palmately-divided into 5 lobes again divided into 3 more; toothed edges. Inflorescence: Single flowers on each stem with 5 to 9 creamy-white sepals in a saucer shape surrounding numerous yellow stamens; sepals become brown-tinged with age; no petals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and Montana Plant Life. |
BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key | Colorado Status: Native |
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