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Phemeranthus sediformis

Phemeranthus

Okanogan fameflower

fameflower
Habit Glabrous, herbaceous perennial from a branched crown, with numerous, branching, ascending stems 1.5-3 mm. thick, forming cushions usually less than 5 cm. broad.
Leaves

Leaves alternate, fleshy, linear-terete, 5-12 mm. long and 1-2 mm. broad, deciduous except for the hardened, basal portions of the midrib, many of which persist along the stem as weak bristles.

Flowers

Flowers 3-9 in minutely bracteate, spreading, flat-topped cymes 2-3 cm. long;

peduncles 2-5 cm. long;

sepals 2, orbicular, about 3 mm. long;

petals 5, broadly ovate, 6-8 mm. long, usually white, soon withering;

stamens 15-30;

style 3-cleft

Fruits

Capsule about 3 mm. long

Phemeranthus sediformis

Phemeranthus
Flowering time May-July
Habitat Rocky, exposed slopes and ledges at lower elevations in the mountains.
Distribution
Occurring east of the Cascades crest in north-central Washington; southern British Columbia to northern Washington.
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Origin Native Native
Conservation status Not of concern Not of concern
Sibling taxa
P. spinescens
Subordinate taxa
P. sediformis, P. spinescens
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