Rhodiola rhodantha
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Rhodiola rhodantha, common name redpod stonecrop[1] or queen's crown, is a perennial flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. [2][3]
Distribution
This species is present in the Unites States (Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming). [2] It is native to the Rocky Mountain, at an elevation up to 2,700 metres (8,900 ft) above sea level.
Description
Rhodiola rhodantha can reach an height of about 45 centimetres (18 in). These plants have small, lanceolate and succulent leaves without petiole. They are green at the bottom of the plant whereas at the top they are reddish. The flowers are hermaphrodite, may be rose or reddish and form an inflorescence. They bloom from July to August and the seeds ripen from August to September. [4][5]
References
- ^ NRCS. "Rhodiola rhodantha". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b Catalogue of life
- ^ International Plant Name List
- ^ Dave’s Garden
- ^ Plants for a future
External links
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