Perennials, 3–10+ cm; rhizomatous (rhizomes branched). Stems 1 (often cyanic), glabrous. Basal leaves (relatively turgid, abaxial faces cyanic) petiolate; blades reniform to subreniform, 5–15+ × 5–25+ mm, bases abruptly contracted to cordate, margins usually crenate, sometimes wavy. Cauline leaves abruptly reduced (1–4, sessile; bractlike, entire). Heads borne singly. Peduncles ebracteate, glabrous. Calyculi conspicuous (bractlets often cyanic). Phyllaries 13 or 21, deep red, 8–10+ mm, glabrous. Ray florets 8 or 13; corolla laminae 8–10+ mm. Disc florets 40–50+; corolla tubes 2.5–3.5 mm, limbs 2.5–3.5 mm. Cypselae 1.5–2.5 mm, glabrous; pappi 4–5.5 mm.

Phenology: Flowering mid Jul–mid Aug.
Habitat: Steep talus slopes in alpine habitats
Elevation: 2800–3900 m

Distribution

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Colo., Oreg., Wash.

Discussion

Multiple collections of Packera porteri are known from Colorado; single collections are known from Oregon (1899; collector indicated few plants were seen) and Washington (1996).

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

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