Trollius albiflorus |
Ranunculaceae |
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western globeflower |
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Habit | Herbaceous perennial from strong, fibrous roots, glabrous throughout. | |
Leaves | Leaves alternate, the basal long-petiolate, with broad, membranous stipules, the blade palmately cleft or divided into 5 obovate, 3-lobed, toothed segments; cauline leaves 2-3, short-petiolate below and sessile above. |
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Flowers | Flowers solitary on peduncles 2-15 cm. long; sepals 5-9, ovate to obovate, about 15 mm. long, greenish-white to cream or yellow; petals none; stamens numerous, the outer 5-15 petaloid, oblong, 2-5 mm. long; pistils numerous, tapered to a stout, curved style. |
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Fruits | Follicles several in a globose cluster, 8-11 mm. long, strongly nerved transversely. |
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Trollius albiflorus |
Ranunculaceae |
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Flowering time | May-August | |
Habitat | Subalpine and alpine wet meadows and slopes, blooming as the snow recedes. | |
Distribution | Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to Washington, east to the Rocky Mountains.
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Origin | Native | Native |
Conservation status | Not of concern | Not of concern |
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