Plants 20–40+ cm (slender, rarely stout). Basal leaves: petiole lengths equaling blades; blades broadly ovate, 20–40 × 20–30 mm, margins usually bluntly dentate or denticulate, rarely sharply dentate. Heads 5–12 in congested, cymiform arrays. Phyllaries 3–5 mm. 2n = 46.

Phenology: Flowering late May–early Jul.
Habitat: Damp soils, stream banks, woodlands, meadows
Elevation: 1800–2700 m

Distribution

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Colo., N.Mex., Wyo.

Discussion

Variety flavula is known from southern Wyoming through central Colorado to northern New Mexico. Its habitats are similar to those of var. pseudaurea; its aspect resembles that of var. semicordata.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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