XPhlox andicola - Prairie PhloxX
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Prairie Phlox (Phlox andicola), family Polemoniaceae (Phlox)
Also called Moss Phlox or Plains Phlox. This species is native to the United States. These plants are perennial (they come back every year) forb/herbs. There are around 70 species in the genus. The plants grow to about 5200' in elevation.
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Plant location: Sighted on the beautiful Pawnee Butte hiking trail, June 3, 2009. Found in these states: CO, KS, MT, ND, NE, SD, WY.Plant -
Bloom season: April through June.Foliage -
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