United States, Colorado, Las Animas, Fishers Peak Mesa; James M. John S.W.A.
37.02274 -104.39787 +-500m. WGS84
13 553259E 4097621N;
GNIS point at the UTM coordinates given does not match the habitat given. Therefore, point placed approx 300 m SE of UTM coordinates, putting the point approx 200 m SW of the pond and at the correct elevation of 8940. However, just in case collection was
2725 meters
8940 ft, 2725 m
Grasslands in SE part of mesa. 200m SW of stock pond, only scattered forbs. Soil: fine arguistoll derived from Tertiary Fishers Peak basic lava flow.
Flr
Original ID: Pulsatilla patens. Fishers Peak Quad. Height 25-30 cm. Fresh sepals: very light purplish blue., 7.5 PB8/6.
For additional information about this specimen, please contact: J Ryan Allen, Biodiversity Informatics Manager (Database inquiries) (james.r.allen@colorado.edu)