Conimitella williamsii
in N. L. Britton et al., N. Amer. Fl. 22: 97. 1905,.
IllustratedEndemic
Basionym: Heuchera williamsii D. C. Eaton Bot. Gaz. 15: 62. 1890
Leaves: petiole 1–6(–10) cm; blade 1–4 cm. Inflorescences scapose, 20–60 cm, minutely stipitate-glandular; bracts subtending pedicels scalelike. Flowers: hypanthium cylindric to obconic, 3–4 mm, stipitate-glandular; sepals rounded-oblong to ovate, 1–1.5 mm, apex rounded, long stipitate-glandular; petals erect, elliptic to narrowly spatulate with long claw, unlobed, 4–5(–6) mm; stamens included, 0.5 mm; stigmas sessile. Capsules elliptic, 6.5–10 mm. Seeds 50–100, 1–1.4 mm. 2n = 14.
Phenology: Flowering early summer.
Habitat: Rock crevices, cliffs, mountain slopes
Elevation: 500-2400 m
Distribution
Alta., Colo., Idaho, Mont., Wyo.
Discussion
Conimitella williamsii is found in the Rocky Mountains.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.