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Photo by Andrey Zharkikh; Braydon Lake ; Braydon Lake
Andrey Zharkikh iNaturalist observation 2021; Braydon Lake iNaturalist image; Braydon Lake iNaturalist observation 2024
Thompson’s flameflower
Phemeranthus thompsonii
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G2
State (S-rank): S2
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Phenology
Flowers starting mid July throughout August.
Diagnostic characteristics
Phemeranthus thompsonii main differences between other species in the genus is the erect-ascending branches with spreading stems and peduncles rather than mat-forming growth habits, leaf size of 8-32 mm long, flowers in terminal cymes, and 10 stamens.
Species range
Colorado Plateau; Cedar Mountain, Emery County, Utah, USA.
Threats or limiting factors
Potential threats include recreational disturbances, road construction and the nearby presence of radio towers (Franklin 2005). As a succulent, there is the possibility of collection for cultivation. Drought may also be impacting this species.
