Phemeranthus sediformis |
Phemeranthus aurantiacus |
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Okanogan fameflower |
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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. |
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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 |
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Fruits | Capsule about 3 mm. long |
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Phemeranthus sediformis |
Phemeranthus aurantiacus |
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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 | |
Conservation status | Not of concern | |
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