Bistorta bistortoides of Weber and Wittmann (2012).
Colorado Flora 3rd ed.
Williams, Charles F.
2010-0166
2010-07-11
United States, Colorado, Gunnison, Irwin. Mount Owen, from saddle with Ruby Mountain along mining road to Green Lake.
38.90137 -107.12861 +-100m. WGS84
NE1/4 S29 T13S R87W; lat: 38.90137 N; long: 107.12861 W
3546-3784 meters
11635-12415ft
Streamsides and wet slopes along old mining road to Green lake. Some patches of exposed rock and scree. Wet meadow and alpine vegetation including: Bistorta bistortoides, Primula parryi, Tolmachevia integrifolia, Psychrophila leptosepala.
Forming expansive stands in wet meadows and snowmelt areas. Full bloom. Common.