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| Scientific Name | Pterospora andromedea | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PTAN2 |
| Common Name | Woodland Pinedrops | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 23787 |
| Family | Ericaceae (Heath) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat:
Foothills and montane; dry pine forests. Plant: Erect annual lacking chlorophyll; stout reddish to purplish brown stems up to 3 feet tall, in clusters. Leaves: No green leaves; scales growing on the stalk can protrude outward giving the appearance of leaves. Inflorence: Nodding, yellow to red urn-shaped blossoms in a long raceme. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jannifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and SEINet. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Colorado Status: Native |
