(Globeflower)
Trollius albiflorus, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 8919
Trollius albiflorus, Indian Peaks, Boulder Co. 6245
Trollius albiflorus, Indian Peaks, Boulder Co.
Trollius albiflorus, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 8919
Trollius albiflorus, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. N1950
| 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; 5 to 25 very short, inconspicuous yellow petals, 0.2 inches long, at the base of the stamens. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, SEINet and SW Colorado Wildflowers. |
BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key | Colorado Status: Native |
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