Agoseris aurantiaca var. purpurea (A.Gray) Cronquist
Asteraceae
Williams, Charles F. (2010)
Colorado Flora 3rd ed.
Williams, Charles F.
2010-0280
2010-08-04
United States, Colorado, Gunnison, Gothic. Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, clearing around Levi cabin near East River.
38.95633 -106.99018 +-50m. WGS84
NE1/4 S3 T13S R86W; lat: 38.95633 N; long: 106.99018 W
2894 meters
9495ft.
Damp meadow along willow margin. Slightly higher ground surrounded by Salix dominated wetland. In open.
Ligulate flowers sparse, rusty orange-brown with center of simple, bristly pappus. Phyllaries wide, in 3 series, tinged with purple. Plant from a small taproot. Leaves basal, oblanceolate-linear. Full bloom. Common.