Aerial shoots 10-15 cm. Basal leaves abaxially sparsely long-pilose, adaxially glabrous or nearly glabrous. Inflorescences: flowers solitary; peduncle sparsely long-pilose; involucral bracts 1-tiered, abaxially sparsely long-pilose, adaxially glabrous or nearly glabrous. Flowers: sepals 6(-8), purple to red or green to red, ovate to oblong, 8-10 mm. Achenes: beak strongly hooked distally. 2n=32.

Phenology: Flowering summer (Jul–Aug).
Habitat: Rocky slopes
Elevation: 2700-3700 m

Distribution

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Ariz., Utah.

Discussion

Of conservation concern.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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