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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Frasera speciosa Dougl. ex Griseb.
Elkweed, Monument Plant
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
USDA Symbol: FRSP
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A narrowly cone-shaped plant with 1 stout, tall, erect stem, large leaves in evenly spaced whorls, and clusters of 4-lobed, yellowish-green corollas in axils of upper leaves and leaf-like bracts.
The broad leaves are a good browse for deer.
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , AugDistribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , SD , TX , UT , WA , WYNative Distribution: Eastern Washington to central California; east to western Texas, eastern Wyoming, and Montana; also northern Mexico.
Native Habitat: Rich soil in woodland openings, from moderate to high elevations.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
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USDA: Find Frasera speciosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Frasera speciosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Frasera speciosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
