Woodland Star (2)

Bulbous Woodland Star
Lithophragma glabrum

Family: Saxifrage (Saxifragaceae)
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Photo taken on: June 10, 2007
Location: Waterfall Creek, GV, CO
Life Zones: Foothills to montane
Habitat: Open woods

Grows to 8". The red bulblets near the flower differentiate this from the similar Slender Woodland Star below growing in the same habitat.

Flora of North America reference.

Slender Woodland Star
Lithophragma tenellum

Family: Saxifrage (Saxifragaceae)
AKA:
Photo taken on: May 31, 2008
Location: Almont Triangle, GV, CO
Life Zones: Foothills to montane
Habitat: Open woods

Petals are cut 5 to 6 times. Flowers may be more light pink than white.

Flora of North America reference.