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Oreoxis alpina ssp. alpina

Oreoxis alpina (A. Gray) J.M. Coult. & Rose ssp. alpina

Alpine Oreoxis, Tundra Alpine-parsley, Tundra Alpine Parsley

Apiaceae (Carrot family)

Synonym(s): Cymopterus alpinus

USDA Symbol: ORALA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , NM , UT , WY
Native Habitat: Tundra, rocky slopes and ridges, alpine zone.

Web Reference

Webref 74 - Southwest Colorado Wildflowers (2020) Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley

Additional resources

USDA: Find Oreoxis alpina ssp. alpina in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Oreoxis alpina ssp. alpina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oreoxis alpina ssp. alpina

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-16
Research By: CBR

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