Sedum kiersteadiae B.L.Wilson & R.E.Brainerd

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Flora of California, U.S.A.
Crassulaceae: Sedum kiersteadiae B.L. Wilson & R.E.
Brainerd
TRINITY COUNTY: Little Boulder Lake Trail #8N11,
about 0.1 to 0.25 mile up form lake, or 0.1-0.25 mile
down from intersection with main Boulder Lake Trail;
UTM zone 10, 516918 east, 454416 north, +/- 30 feet
(NAD83). Elevation 6200 feet.
Petals spreading, yellow with pink midrib. Anthers
yellow.
Granitic opening very different from the surrounding
subalpine conifer forest. Lots of large granite boulders
present, 2-3 feet in diameter. Aspect 25°. Associated
species: Pinus montícola, Pinus conforta,
Arctostaphylos nevadensis, Holodiscus discolor,
Eriogonum diclinum, Carex sp., Eriogonum umbellatum,
Monardella cf. odoratissima, Silene lemmonii.
Specimen microwaved except as noted
Susan Erwin
SE01
28 August 2011
03120104