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1.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Coconino National Forest: Kachina Peaks Wilderness: San Francisco Peaks Research Natural Area: along south edge of Research Natural Area.  Elev. 11218-12163 ft.
T23N R7E S30 SE1/4.  35.3434 N, 111.6945 W to 35.3406 N, 111.6839 W; GPS Reading.  
Coniferous forest with adjacent krummholz. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 80126.  8/26/2004. 		RM 
     with James F. Fowler
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2.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Coconino National Forest: Kachina Peaks Wilderness: San Francisco Peaks Research Natural Area: from southeast corner of Research Natural Area to saddle of trail overlooking blow out area then up to Humphreys Peak.  Elev. 11217-12633 ft.
T23N R7E S29 SE1/4; W1/2 S29..  35.3406 N, 111.6839 W to 35.3464 N, 111.6781 W; GPS Reading.  
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 80144.  8/26/2004. 		RM 
     with James F. Fowler
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3.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Greenlee County: Apache National Forest: Horton Creek, ca 14 mi SW of Alpine along Forest Road 25.  Elev. 7700 ft.
T4N R29E S2 South1/2.  33.7213 N, 109.3314 W; GPS Reading.  UTM Zone 12S, 654600E, 3732500N; GPS Reading.  
Ponderosa pine forest. Phenology: flowering. 

James F. Fowler, 4614.  6/29/2005. 		RM 
     with Carolyn Sieg
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4.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Rio Grande County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: U.S. Hwy 160 W to Park Creek Road (Forest Road 380) then SW; ca 13 air mi S of South Fork.  Elev. 9611-11200 ft.
T38N R3E S32; S32; also S33.  37.4925 N, 106.6924 W to 37.5048 N, 106.6831 W.  
Seep in spruce, aspen and fir forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Jeanette Flaig, 1897.  7/28/2003. 		RM 795321
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5.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mineral County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: Hunter Lake: U.S. Hwy 160  Elev. 11400 ft.
T39N R1E S25 SW1/2; W 9 air mi from Beaver Creek Road to Forest Road 410, NW 15 air mi to Forest Road 430, N to Hunter Lake Trailhead ca 7 air mi also S26; also South1/2 S23.  37 36.933' N, 106 50.635' W to 37 36.581' N, 106 50.708' W.  
Mesic spruce forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Jeanette Flaig, 269.  7/5/2003. 		RM 795343
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6.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mineral County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: along Forest Road 430, 1.5 road mi from Shaw Lake on closed logging road; ca 8 air mi SW from South Fork.  Elev. 10320 ft.
T39N R2E S31 NE1/4.  37.5857 N, 106.804 W.  
Open mesic meadow with scattered fir. Phenology: flowering. 

Jeanette Flaig, 705.  7/10/2003. 		RM 795322
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7.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Hinsdale County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: Weminuche Wilderness: Colo Hwy 149 to Forest Road 520 then 8 road mi to East Ute Creek Trailhead.  Elev. 9510-9550 ft.
T40N R4W S6 E1/2; also N1/2 S7.  37 45.554' N, 107 20.547' W.  
Grassy slopes and spruce-cork bark fir with trail through, and wet areas along streams and seeps; trail side. Phenology: flowering. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 77799.  6/24/2003. 		RM 795320
     with Jeanette Flaig
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8.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Archuleta County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Opal Lake and vicinity, ca 1.5 air mi SW of Flattop Mountain, ca 15 air mi ESE of Pagosa Springs.  Elev. 9200-9240 ft.
T34N R2E S9 SW1/4.  37.1955 N, 106.7497 W; GPS Reading.  
Stony, gravelly flats with alder and willow thickets. Phenology: flowering. 

B. E. Nelson, 62551.  8/15/2004. 		RM 
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9.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Archuleta County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: San Juan National Forest: Wilderness boundary: Buckles Lake, V Rock Trailhead, Forest Road 633, 16 air mi SE of Pagosa Springs.  Elev. 10588 ft.
T34N R1E S36; also E1/2 S35.  37.1333 N, 106.7932 W; GPS Reading.  
Mesic aspen forest and lake shore. Phenology: flowering. 

Jeanette Flaig, 3737.  6/9/2004. 		RM 
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10.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Rio Grande County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: Turkey Creek Trailhead, vicinity of Poison Gulch, 3.5 air mi SW of South Fork.  Elev. 8934 ft.
T39N R3E S9 SW1/4 of SW1/4; also E1/2 S8.  37.6399 N, 106.6792 W; GPS Reading.  
West-facing slope into seasonal drainage. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jeanette Flaig, 3959.  6/12/2004. 		RM 
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11.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Rio Grande County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: Tewksbury Trailhead, Upper Beaver Creek Campground vicinity, Beaver Creek Road, 6 air mi SW of South Fork.  Elev. 8752 ft.
T39N R3E S20 South1/2; also N1/2 S29.  37.6109 N, 106.6859 W; GPS Reading.  
Ephemeral drainage. Phenology: flowering. 

Jeanette Flaig, 4285.  6/16/2004. 		RM 
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12.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Hinsdale County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: Forest Road 510, Willow Creek, 14 air mi W of Creede.  Elev. 9641 ft.
T42N R3W S36.  37.8393 N, 107.1392 W; GPS Reading.  
Creekside. Phenology: flowering. 

Jeanette Flaig, 4539.  6/20/2004. 		RM 
     with Kurt Flaig
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13.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mineral County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: Forest Road 510, Willow Creek, 14 air mi W of Creede.  Elev. 10115 ft.
T42N R2W S31.  37.8497 N, 107.143 W; GPS Reading.  
Creekside. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jeanette Flaig, 4567.  6/20/2004. 		RM 
     with Kurt Flaig
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14.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Conejos County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: Conejos River, Spectacle Lake vicinity, Forest Road 250.  Elev. 8789 ft.
T34N R5E S20 SE1/4 of SE1/4; also NE1/4 of NE1/4 of NE1/4 S29.  37.1637 N, 106.4356 W; GPS Reading.  
River shore. Phenology: flowering. 

Jeanette Flaig, 4624.  6/23/2004. 		RM 
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15.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Conejos County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: Valdez Creek Trailhead, Forest Road 250.  Elev. 9442 ft.
T35N R4.5E S24 SE1/4 of NE1/4; also T35N R5E SW1/4 of SW1/4 S19 .  37.2599 N, 106.4657 W; GPS Reading.  
Seep. Phenology: flowering. 

Jeanette Flaig, 4743.  6/23/2004. 		RM 
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16.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Conejos County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: Trailhead 720 to Conejos Peak, Forest Road 105, 37 air mi SW of Monte Vista.  Elev. 11218 ft.
T35N R4E S10 W1/2.  37.2957 N, 106.5386 W; GPS Reading.  
Spruce forest with creeks on east-facing slope. Phenology: flowering. 

Jeanette Flaig, 4801.  6/24/2004. 		RM 
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17.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Archuleta County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: San Juan National Forest: Forest Road 135, E of Rocky Canyon, ca 12 air mi NE of Bayfield.  Elev. 9177 ft.
T35N R5W S5 SW1/4; also NE1/4 of NW1/4 S8.  37.3314 N, 107.4509 W; GPS Reading.  
Dense mixed conifer and aspen forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jeanette Flaig, 5027.  6/28/2004. 		RM 
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18.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Hinsdale County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: Kite Lake, WNW of Beartown site, Forest Road 506.  Elev. 12138-12345 ft.
T40N R6W S29 NE1/4; W1/2 and also South1/2 S21.  37.7114 N, 107.528 W to 37.7124 N, 107.529 W; GPS Reading.  
Alpine lake up a southwest-facing 35 deg slope. Phenology: flowering. 

Jeanette Flaig, 6041.  7/17/2004. 		RM 
     with Michele Pring
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19.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mineral County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: San Juan National Forest: Weminuche Wilderness: Beaver Creek or Trail 560 off West Fork Trail, ca 16 air mi NNE of Pagosa Springs.  Elev. 9917-10125 ft.
T38N R1W S25; also SE1/4 S24.  37.5071 N, 106.9307 W to 37.5176 N, 106.9235 W; GPS Reading.  
Spruce/fir forest with outwashes on south and southeast-facing slopes. Phenology: flowering. 

Jeanette Flaig, 6272.  7/22/2004. 		RM 
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20.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Apache County: Apache National Forest: White Mountains: along Benny Creek, ca 1 air mi W of south end of Greer, ca 14.5 air mi SW of Springerville.  Elev. 9050-9140 ft.
T7N R27E S15 E1/2.  34.0009 N, 109.4781 W.  
Meadow, stream bottom, basalt outcrops and ledges, and adjacent open ponderosa pine forest. Phenology: flowering. 

B. E. Nelson, 70848.  9/3/2006. 		RM 
     with James F. Fowler
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21.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Hinsdale County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: San Juan National Forest: Weminuche Wilderness: Pine Creek Trail, Los Pinos River.  Elev. 8057-8065 ft.
T37N R5W S8 SE1/4 of SE1/4; also NW1/4 of NW1/4 S9.  37.4697 N, 107.4584 W to 37.474 N, 107.4507 W; GPS Reading.  
Mesic meadow and seep. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jeanette Flaig, 7471.  8/8/2004. 		RM 
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22.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mineral County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: San Juan National Forest: Windy Pass Trail just S of Treasure Falls pullout, U.S. Hwy 160, ca 17 air mi NNE of Pagosa Springs.  Elev. 8812-9026 ft.
T37N R1E S22 South1/2.  37.4321 N, 106.8744 W to 37.4319 N, 106.8685 W; GPS Reading.  
Very mesic mixed conifer forest on a west-facing slope. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jeanette Flaig, 7611.  8/9/2004. 		RM 
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23.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Archuleta County: Eastern San Juan Mountains: Rio Grande National Forest: campground on Rio Chama W ca 1 air mi along Archuleta Creek.  Elev. 8780-9200 ft.
T32N R3E S1.  37.032 N, 106.5536 W to 37.0394 N, 106.5798 W; GPS Reading.  
Spruce/fir and aspen forest on slopes, alder and willow along streams; along the creek. Phenology: flowering. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 79658.  7/15/2004. 		RM 
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24.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Coconino National Forest: Knoll Lake, to 0.5 air mi below dam on East Leonard Creek.  Elev. 7450 ft.
T12N R12E S9; also S4.  34.4333 N, 111.0825 W.  
Stream bottom and lower slopes. Phenology: flowering. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 84549.  9/19/2006. 		RM 
     with James F. Fowler
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25.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Coconino National Forest: San Francisco Peaks: on trail to Humphrey Peak.  Elev. 10500 ft.
T22N R7E S4.  
At and above timberline. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

A. R. Kruckeberg, 1.  6/25/1959. 		RM 269437
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26.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Apache County: Apache National Forest: White Mountains: west side of Baldy Peak summit.  Elev. 11200 ft.
T6N R26E S24.  
Rock crevices and talus. Phenology: flowering. 

A. R. Kruckeberg, 4597.  7/3/1959. 		RM 269416
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27.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, McKinley County: Navajo Indian Reservation: Chuska Mountains: upper Red Willow drainage: 4.5 mi S of Whiskey Lake.  Elev. 8250 ft.
T19N R19W.  
Narrow rocky drainage with little flowing water; multi-canopy vegetation cover along stream course; thinleaf alder, aspen, red dogweed, red respberry, blue grama, wirerush, and sedge plant community; dark gleyed silty to silty clay soils. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Arnold Clifford, 00-458.  6/5/2000. 		RM 733045
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28.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Chaffee County: Central Colorado: Sawatch Range, East Slope Continental Divide: Tabeguache Peak summit, ca 7 air mi NNE of Garfield.  Elev. 12200-14155 ft.
T50N R6E S2; also T51N R6E S35 and S36.  38.6153 N, 106.2692 W.  
Alpine meadow and scree above treeline. Phenology: flowering. 

Emily A. Holt, 3188.  8/4/2000. 		 
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29.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Lake County: Central Colorado: Mosquito Range, East Slope Continental Divide: west slope of "peak 13717", ca 1.5-2 air mi SSE of Horseshoe Mountain.  Elev. 12800-12900 ft.
T10S R79W S23 SE1/4; also NE1/4 S26.  39.1662 N, 106.1908 W.  
Rocky slope with alpine turf. Phenology: flowering. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 67816.  6/27/2000. 		 
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30.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Apache County: Apache National Forest: C.C. Ranger Station pasture  Elev. 8900 ft.
T8N R26E S5.  
Wet clay loam; grassy pasture; growing with monkshood, parsnip, columbine and sedge. Phenology: fruiting. 

Charles K. Cooperrider, 63.  8/13/1930. 		USFS 437040
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31.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Sitgreaves National Forest: Leonard Canyon: Dines Tank.  Elev. 6900 ft.
In dense shade along streams with Alnus tenuifolia and salix type. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Charles P. Pase, 2206.  9/6/1977. 		RM 345783
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32.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Apache County: Lukachukai Mountains: W of Aspen Spring; NW of Wide Lake.  Elev. 8800 ft.
Along a small stream under high ridge. Phenology: flowering. 

C. T. Mason,  Jr., 2452.  6/7/1964. 		RM 276056
     with C. T. Mason III and W. S. Phillips
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33.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Holy Ghost Canyon.  Elev. 8300 ft.
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Earl F. Castetter, 73.  7/5/1929. 		RM 124157
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34.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 3.5 air mi SSE of Paonia Reservoir.  Elev. 6550-6900 ft.
T13S R89W S27 NW1/4.  38.8956 N, 107.3218 W.  
West-facing slope; Colorado blue spruce, Douglas fir, juniper, and oak. Phenology: flowering. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 1800.  6/21/1997. 		 720565
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35.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: Snowshoe Mesa, ca 3.5 air mi SSE of Paonia Reservoir.  Elev. 7850-8000 ft.
T13S R89W S27 E1/2.  38.8956 N, 107.3218 W; uncertainty 1 mi..  
Aspen, chokecherry, serviceberry, oak, patches of sagebrush meadow. Phenology: flowering. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 1874.  6/21/1997. 		 720564
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36.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 3.5 air mi WNW of Kebler Pass.  Elev. 8800-8950 ft.
T14S R87W S6 NW1/4.  38.8623 N, 107.1567 W.  
Aspen woods, serviceberry, elderberry, snowberry. Phenology: flowering. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 2141.  6/27/1997. 		 720563
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37.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 4 air mi WNW of Kebler Pass.  Elev. 8950-9100 ft.
T13S R87W S31 South1/2.  38.8767 N, 107.1567 W.  
Aspen woods, serviceberry, elderberry, snowberry. Phenology: flowering. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 2170a.  6/27/1997. 		 720562
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38.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: Raggeds Wilderness: ca 7.5 air mi NW of Kebler Pass.  Elev. 8000-8300 ft.
T13S R88W S11 NE1/4.  38.9397 N, 107.1914 W; uncertainty 0.5 mi..  
Aspen woods, serviceberry, elderberry, snowberry. Phenology: flowering. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 2335.  6/28/1997. 		 720561
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39.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 3.5 air mi W of Kebler Pass.  Elev. 9020-9184 ft.
T14S R88W S12 NE1/4.  38.8516 N, 107.1728 W.  
Aspen forest with occasional Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir; elderberry, snowberry, gooseberry. Phenology: flowering. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 2520.  7/6/1997. 		 720560
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40.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: West Elk Wilderness: ca 5 air mi SSW of Beckwith Pass.  Elev. 10100-10400 ft.
T15S R88W S3 South1/2.  38.7783 N, 107.21 W; uncertainty 1 mi..  
Spruce/fir forest and aspen forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 2753.  7/7/1997. 		 720654
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41.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: West Elk Wilderness: ca 4 air mi SSW of Beckwith Pass.  Elev. 9100-9200 ft.
T14S R88W S33 South1/2.  38.7929 N, 107.2286 W.  
Engelmann spruce/subalpine fir forest and aspen forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 2827.  7/7/1997. 		 720653
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42.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 8 air mi E of Crawford.  Elev. 7500-7700 ft.
T15S R90W S29 E1/2; also W1/2 S28.  38.7196 N, 107.4708 W; uncertainty 1 mi..  
Oak-serviceberry-chokecherry shrubland. Phenology: flowering. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 873.  6/2/1997. 		 720566
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43.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: Beaver Reservoir to 1 mi NW.  Elev. 7800-8200 ft.
T14S R90W S21 N1/2; also S1/2 S16.  38.8223 N, 107.4521 W.  
Aspen slopes with Gambel oak-serviceberry above and spruce, subalpine fir, and cottonwood lined stream bottoms below. Phenology: flowering. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 56446.  5/19/1997. 		 720652
     with Kevin J. Taylor
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44.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: Richmond and Augusta mountains, ca 2.5 air mi WNW of Pittsburg.  Elev. 12000-12400 ft.
T12S R87W S33 NE1/4.  38.9632 N, 107.1196 W; uncertainty 0.5 mi..  
Alpine ridge. Phenology: flowering. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 10880.  8/18/1998. 		 
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45.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: Northern Gunnison Basin: near West Fork of Terror Creek, ca 7 air mi NNW of Paonia.  Elev. 7700 ft.
T12S R92W S36 SW1/4.  38.969 N, 107.6198 W.  
Aspen forest near creek and forest openings; Picea pungens, Amelanchier, Quercus, and Prunus. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 6116.  6/8/1998. 		 
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46.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 8 air mi NNW of Paonia.  Elev. 8000-8600 ft.
T12S R92W S35 NW1/4.  38.969 N, 107.6384 W.  
Aspen forest and forest opening, and oak forest; Symphoricarpos and Amelanchier. Phenology: flowering. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 6166.  6/8/1998. 		 
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47.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 4 air mi E of Paonia Reservoir.  Elev. 6900-7700 ft.
T13S R88W S6 SE1/4.  38.9543 N, 107.2659 W.  
Aspen/Douglas-fir forest; Amelanchier, Sorbus, Prunus, and Symphoricarpos. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 6229.  6/8/1998. 		 
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48.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 8.5 air mi N of Paonia.  Elev. 8850 ft.
T12S R91W S29 NE1/4.  38.9837 N, 107.5825 W.  
Aspen forest along creek; Alnus, Symphoricarpos, Amelanchier, and Prunus. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 6576.  6/15/1998. 		 
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49.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 12 air mi N of Paonia.  Elev. 9100 ft.
T11S R91W S31 South1/2.  39.057 N, 107.6011 W.  
Aspen forest; Symphoricarpos. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 6671.  6/15/1998. 		 
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50.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 4 air mi SE of Paonia Reservoir.  Elev. 7000-7200 ft.
T13S R89W S13 SW1/4.  38.925 N, 107.2845 W.  
South-facing drainage; aspen, Amelanchier, Veratrum, Symphoricarpos, and Prunus. Phenology: fruiting. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 6804.  6/16/1998. 		 
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51.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 8 air mi NW of Kebler Pass.  Elev. 7400-8000 ft.
T13S R88W S15 SW1/4.  38.925 N, 107.21 W.  
Aspen forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 6868.  6/16/1998. 		 
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52.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 1.5 air mi S of Paonia Reservoir.  Elev. 6350-7050 ft.
T13S R89W S16 E1/2.  38.925 N, 107.3404 W.  
Steep, east-facing slope; ponderosa pine/Douglas-fir forest; Colorado blue spruce and Rosa. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 7208.  6/26/1998. 		 
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53.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: ca 5.5 air mi S of Paonia Reservoir.  Elev. 8350 ft.
T14S R89W S4 SW1/4; also SE1/4 S5.  38.8663 N, 107.3404 W.  
Aspen forest; subalpine fir, Symphoricarpos, Amelanchier, and Prunus. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 7285.  6/26/1998. 		 
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54.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: West Elk Wilderness: ca 12.5 air mi ENE of Crawford.  Elev. 9800-10200 ft.
T14S R90W S36 SW1/4.  38.7929 N, 107.3963 W.  
South-facing slope; aspen, Douglas-fir, and Ribes. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 7395.  6/27/1998. 		 
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55.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Northern Gunnison Basin: West Elk Wilderness: ca 12 1/4 air mi ENE of Crawford.  Elev. 10200 ft.
T15S R90W S1 South1/2.  38.7783 N, 107.3963 W; uncertainty 0.5 mi..  
Oak, aspen, Symphoricarpos, Amelanchier, and Prunus. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Kevin J. Taylor, 7421.  6/28/1998. 		 
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56.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Coconino National Forest: San Francisco Mountain.  Elev. 11500 ft.
T22N R7E S4.  
At timberline; growing with Picea engelmanni and penstemon. Phenology: flowering. 

Elbert L. Little Jr., 4623.  7/24/1938. 		USFS 437035
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57.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Rancho del Rio Grande Grant: Osha Park at the head of Rito Osha on ridge between Rio Chiquito and Rito de la Olla, ca 10 air mi SE of Rancho de Taos.  Elev. 10200-10400 ft.
T24N R14E S28 NE1/4.  36.29 N, 105.453 W; GPS Reading.  
Dry to wet park with seeps and springs. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

B. E. Nelson, 65822.  7/28/2005. 		RM 941874	Barcode: RM0117308
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58.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Rancho del Rio Grande Grant: along Rito de la Olla and lower Frijoles Creek, ca 3/4-1 air mi SW of Puertocito, ca 12.5 air mi SE of Ranchos de Taos.  Elev. 9475 ft.
T24N R14E S36 NW1/4.  36.2765 N, 105.4119 W; GPS Reading.  
Moist to wet meadows and stream bank. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

B. E. Nelson, 65949.  7/31/2005. 		RM 941797	Barcode: RM0117394
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59.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Santa Barbara Campground at end of Forest Road 116, ca 8.5 air mi SE of Penasco.  Elev. 8900-9100 ft.
T22N R12E S35 SE1/4; also T21N R12E S1 NE1/4 and T21N R13E S N1/4.  36.0907 N, 105.6108 W; GPS Reading.  
Stream riparian and spruce-fir forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 1205.  6/17/2005. 		RM 941889	Barcode: RM0118351
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60.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Forest Road 478, ca 12 air mi E of Talpa.  Elev. 9700-9850 ft.
T24N R14E S13 South 1/2; also N1/2 S24.  36.3048 N, 105.4076 W; GPS Reading.  
Mixed conifer forest with Populus tremuloides, logged areas. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 1269.  6/18/2005. 		RM 941888	Barcode: RM0118350
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61.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: La Jara Canyon, Forest Road 5, ca 14 air mi E of Taos.  Elev. 9250 ft.
T26N R15E S33.  36.4432 N, 105.3397 W; GPS Reading.  
Meadow; riparian area of small stream and stock pond; mixed conifer forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 1309.  6/18/2005. 		RM 941887	Barcode: RM0118349
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62.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Yerba Canyon, Forest Trail 61 off NM Hwy 150, ca 10 air mi NE of Arroyo Seco.  Elev. 8300-9300 ft.
T27N R13E S14.  36.5794 N, 105.5296 W; GPS Reading.  
Small stream riparian and canyon bottom. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 1474.  6/21/2005. 		RM 941886	Barcode: RM0118348
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63.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Gold Hill via Gold Hill and Long Canyon trails, ca 3 air mi N of Twining.  Elev. 10500-12300 ft.
T28N R14E S28; also N1/4 S29 and S33.  36.6301 N, 105.4487 W; GPS Reading.  
Mixed conifer and subalpine forest and alpine tundra. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 1574.  6/23/2005. 		RM 941885	Barcode: RM0118346
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64.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Pecos Wilderness: Jicarita Peak and Santa Barbara Divide, ca 18 air mi SE of Penasco.  Elev. 11500-12850 ft.
T21N R13E S22 N1/2; also NE1/4 S21, SE1/4 S16 and SW1/4 S15.  36.0423 N, 105.5464 W; GPS Reading.  
Spruce forest at tree line and above tree line. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 1800.  7/3/2005. 		RM 941884	Barcode: RM0117318
     with Robert Peters
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65.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Rio Nutritas on Forest Road 93, ca 16 air mi NW of Tres Piedras.  Elev. 8900-9100 ft.
T30N R7E S19 E1/2; also W1/2 S20.  36.8153 N, 106.2366 W; GPS Reading.  
River riparian area and mixed conifer/aspen forest. 

Jill E. Larson, 2100.  7/7/2005. 		RM 941883	Barcode: RM0117317
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66.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Canjilon Mountain and Canjilon Lakes, ca 7 air mi NE of Canjilon.  Elev. 10000-10900 ft.
T27N R6E S19; also W1/2 S20, S18, South 1/2 S7 and T27N R5E S13 E1/2.  36.5558 N, 106.3353 W; GPS Reading.  
Moist areas at base of mountain, east aspect slope and summit with spruce forest and montane meadows. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 2382.  7/13/2005. 		RM 941882	Barcode: RM0117316
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67.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Lincoln County: Ruidoso.  Elev. 6700 ft.
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

George L. Fisher, 2414.  7/9/1938. 		RM 231053
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68.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Pecos Wilderness: Trampas Lake Trail 31 from Forest Road 207, ca 5 air mi S of El Valle.  Elev. 10150-11900 ft.
T21N R12E S22 South 1/2; also NE1/4 S27, S26, S35 and T20N R12E S2.  36.0009 N, 105.6369 W; GPS Reading.  
Mixed conifer forest, streamside and lakeside. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 2551.  7/16/2005. 		RM 941881	Barcode: RM0117315
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69.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Valle Vidal Unit: Shuree Ponds and Rock Wall, from Forest Road 1950, ca 11 air mi NE of Red River.  Elev. 9375-9675 ft.
T29N R15E S2; also SW1/4 S1, NW1/4 S12, NE1/4 S11.  36.7765 N, 105.1943 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian areas along stream and pond side. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 2700.  7/19/2005. 		RM 941880	Barcode: RM0117314
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70.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Pioneer Creek drainage via Forest Road 485, ca 3 air mi SW of Red River.  Elev. 9800-10800 ft.
T28N R14E S9.  36.6855 N, 105.4414 W; GPS Reading.  
Forest with Engelmann spruce, logged areas and roadside. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 2759.  7/21/2005. 		RM 941879	Barcode: RM0117313
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71.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Devisidero Loop Trail from Taos Canyon to Devisidero Peak, ca 1 air mi E of Canyon.  Elev. 7600-8300 ft.
T25N R13E S22.  36.38 N, 105.5461 W; GPS Reading.  
Pinyon/juniper woodland and south aspect slopes. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 2833.  7/22/2005. 		RM 941878	Barcode: RM0117312
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72.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Rio Costilla Park, Latir Lakes, ca 8.5 air mi S of Amalia.  Elev. 11120-12960 ft.
36.8032 N, 105.4516 W; GPS Reading.  
Subalpine lakes, stream riparian and surrounding spruce forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 2917.  7/23/2005. 		RM 941783	Barcode: RM0117380
     with Robert Peters
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73.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Valle Vidal Unit: ridgeline above corral from Forest Road 1950 toward Little Costilla Peak.  Elev. 11200-12584 ft.
T30N R16E S28; also S21; also SW1/4 S15.  36.8329 N, 105.2258 W; GPS Reading.  
Southeast aspect slope of peak, with bristlecone pine. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 3389.  7/30/2005. 		RM 947249	Barcode: RM0146359
     with Robert Peters
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74.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: lower portion of creek drainage and forest slopes S of Middle Fork Lake, SE to alpine areas N of Wheeler Peak summit to La Cal Basin, ca 1.5 air mi E of Twining.  Elev. 10700-11300 ft.
T27N R14E S11; also S12 and S14.  36.5962 N, 105.4152 W; GPS Reading.  
Creek riparian, wetland and slopes with Picea engelmannii. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 3979.  8/11/2005. 		RM 941877	Barcode: RM0117311
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75.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Wheeler Peak Wilderness: La Cal Basin and upper creek drainage N towards Middle Fork Lake, ca 1.5 air mi E of Twining.  Elev. 10700-12200 ft.
T27N R14E S14; also S11.  36.58 N, 105.4196 W; GPS Reading.  
Creek riparian and spruce-fir forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 4082.  8/11/2005. 		RM 941876	Barcode: RM0117310
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76.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Manzanitos Canyon Trail 58 from NM Hwy 150 W to Lobo Peak summit, ca 6 air mi NE of Arroyo Seco.  Elev. 8450-12115 ft.
T27N R13E S13 N1/2; also SW1/4 S12, E1/2 S11, SW1/4 S2, N1/2 S3 and T28N R13E S34 South 1/2.  36.5746 N, 105.5071 W; GPS Reading.  
Mixed conifer forest and stream riparian to spruce forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jill E. Larson, 4169.  8/14/2005. 		RM 941875	Barcode: RM0117309
     with Robert Peters
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77.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Near Flagstaff.  Elev. 8500 ft.
T21N R7E S16.  
On open slopes; rare. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Herbert C. Hanson, 145.  7/28/1922. 		RM 99698
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78.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: San Francisco Mountain.  Elev. 10000 ft.
T23N R7E S15.  
Growing with spruces. Phenology: flowering. 

Herbert C. Hanson, 4605.  6/20/1923. 		RM 99560
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79.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Forest Road 439 on Rio Grande del Rancho, ca 7.5 air mi N of Tres Ritos.  Elev. 8000-8500 ft.
T23N R14E S18 E1/2; also SW1/4 S17.  36.2249 N, 105.4859 W; GPS Reading.  
Side stream riparian and mixed conifer slopes. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 942.  6/9/2005. 		RM 941890	Barcode: RM0118283
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80.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Rio de las Trampas drainage along Forest Road 207 to El Valle, ca 2 air mi S of El Valle.  Elev. 8400-8700 ft.
T21N R11E S1 SE1/4; also T21N R12E S6.  36.0773 N, 105.7176 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian area along Rio with mixed coniferous trees, Alnus, and Salix species. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 5117.  5/24/2006. 		RM 951362	Barcode: RM0170808
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81.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Pueblo de Taos Indian Reservation: along south boundary with National Forest and edge of Encebado 2003 burn area, Palo Encebado Peak and surrounding area, ca 5 air mi E of Town of Taos.  Elev. 9400-10100 ft.
T25N R14E S17 NE1/4; also S9.  36.403 N, 105.4662 W; GPS Reading.  
Unburned mixed conifer forest with Pseudotsuga menziesii, Abies concolor, Populus tremuloides; understory with Arnica cordifolia, Vaccinium scoparium, Festuca thurberi. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 5423.  5/30/2006. 		RM 951361	Barcode: RM0170807
     with Nate
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82.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Picuris Pueblo Indian Reservation: canyon east of Picuris Canyon, ca 2 air mi NE of Picuris Pueblo, ca 4 air N of Penasco.  Elev. 8400-8900 ft.
T23N R12E S17.  36.2244 N, 105.6894 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian zone in canyon bottom with Populus tremuloides, Symphoricarpos, Quercus gambelii, Pseudotsuga menzieseii, Abies concolor, Rosa species and Acer glabrum. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jill E. Larson, 5484.  6/1/2006. 		RM 951360	Barcode: RM0170806
     with Cheryl Archuleta
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83.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Picuris Pueblo Indian Reservation: Picuris Canyon, ca 2 1/4 air mi N of Picuris Pueblo.  Elev. 7775-8150 ft.
T23N R4E S13 E1/2; also T23N R12E S18 W1/2.  36.2282 N, 105.71 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian area at bottom of canyon with road and old road bed with Salix species, Populus tremuloides, and Alnus. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 5592.  6/1/2006. 		RM 951356	Barcode: RM0170835
     with Cheryl Archuleta
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84.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Pueblo de Taos Indian Reservation: Rio Pueblo de Taos and south slopes of Pueblo Canyon, ca 6 air mi E of Taos Pueblo.  Elev. 7620-8450 ft.
T25N R14E S4 N1/2.  36.4395 N, 105.4513 W; GPS Reading.  
Lightly disturbed camping area at end of road with large Pinus ponderosa and riparian area of stream. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jill E. Larson, 5741.  6/5/2006. 		RM 951355	Barcode: RM0170834
     with James Lucero
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85.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Pueblo de Taos Indian Reservation: Rio Lucero head gate and gaging station, ca 2.5 air mi ESE of Arroyo Seco, ca 6 air mi N of Taos Pueblo.  Elev. 8100 ft.
36.5075 N, 105.5315 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian zone of river with Alnus tenuifolia and Populus angustifolia. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 5914.  6/5/2006. 		RM 951354	Barcode: RM0170833
     with James Lucero
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86.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Pueblo de Taos Indian Reservation: Gato Canyon Trail towards Pueblo Peak, ca 2 mi NNE of Taos Pueblo.  Elev. 7900-8800 ft.
T26N R13E S26 N1/2; also SW1/4 S24.  36.4619 N, 105.522 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian area of small creek with Acer glabrum and Alnus tenuifolia and surrounding mixed conifer forest with Pinus ponderosa, Abies concolor, and Pseudotsuga menziesii. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 5979.  6/6/2006. 		RM 951353	Barcode: RM0170832
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87.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Forest Road 274 above Rio Vallecitos, ca 4 air mi NNW of Canon Plaza.  Elev. 8350-8550 ft.
T27N R7E S4.  36.5997 N, 106.1963 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian area along river. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jill E. Larson, 6219.  6/11/2006. 		RM 951352	Barcode: RM0170831
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88.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: El Rito Canyon and Forest Road 559, ca 8 air mi W of Vallecitos and ca 11 air mi NNW of El Rito.  Elev. 8600 ft.
T26N R6E S14 SW1/4.  36.4837 N, 106.2717 W; GPS Reading.  
Wetland, wet meadow, and creek with extensive beaver activity and Scirpus, Salix species, Poa pratensis, and Taraxacum officinale. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 6351.  6/12/2006. 		RM 951351	Barcode: RM0170830
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89.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Pueblo de Taos Indian Reservation: Apache Peak, south slope and W toward Apache Springs, ca 4 mi N of Palo Flechado Pass, ca 6.5 air mi NNW of Angel Fire.  Elev. 10200 ft.
T26N R15E S22.  36.4696 N, 105.3412 W; GPS Reading.  
Montane mixed conifer forest with Picea, Populus tremuloides, Sambucus, and Ribes species. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 6625.  6/15/2006. 		RM 951350	Barcode: RM0170829
     with James Lucero
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90.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Cruces Basin Wilderness Area: Cruces Creek S of Cruces Spring, ca 15 air mi WSW of Sublette, ca 5 air mi S of Colorado.  Elev. 9250 ft.
T31N R6E S10 NW1/4.  36.9432 N, 106.3039 W; GPS Reading.  
Creek riparian area with Salix species, Alnus tenuifolia, and Picea engelmannii; surrounding dry meadows with Festuca arizonica and Potentilla hippiana. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 6800.  6/18/2006. 		RM 
     with Robert Peters
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91.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Fernando Mountains: South Boundary Trail 164 from Forest Road 437 at Garcia Park, ca 5 air mi SE of Shady Brook, ca 10 air mi E of Ranchos de Taos.  Elev. 9850-10000 ft.
T24N R14E S12 NE1/4; also S1.  36.3315 N, 105.3955 W; GPS Reading.  
Montane mixed conifer forest with Abies arizonica, Picea species, Pseudotsuga menziesii and Populus tremuloides; some areas logged in the past. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 6955.  6/20/2006. 		RM 951349	Barcode: RM0170828
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92.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Fernando Mountains: South Boundary Trail 164, ca 2 air mi S of Shady Brook, ca 7 air mi E of Ranchos de Taos.  Elev. 10000 ft.
T24N R14E S3 South 1/2; also NE1/4 S9.  36.3345 N, 105.4497 W; GPS Reading.  
Ridgeline with pure Douglas fir stand on west side and east side with mixed conifers including Picea species and Abies concolor; understory on west side with Shepherdia canadensis and Mahonia repens. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jill E. Larson, 6979.  6/20/2006. 		RM 951348	Barcode: RM0170827
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93.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Pueblo de Taos Indian Reservation: Martinez Canyon ca 1 air mi SE of Vallecito Mountain, ca 8 air mi E of Arroyo Seco and ca 6 air mi S of Twining.  Elev. 9300-10500 ft.
36.5225 N, 105.4498 W; GPS Reading.  
Montane meadow and spruce-fir forest with stream running through; with Juniperus communis, Potentilla fruticosa, Carex species, and Poa pratensis. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jill E. Larson, 7239.  6/29/2006. 		RM 951347	Barcode: RM0170826
     with James Lucero
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94.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: along Agua Piedra Creek on Forest Trail 19 from Agua Piedra Recreational Area off NM Hwy 518, ca 0.5 air mi W of Tres Ritos.  Elev. 8450-9400 ft.
T22N R13E S23; also S26 and N1/2 S35.  36.1309 N, 105.5283 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian area along creek with Alnus tenuifolia, Salix species, Senecio triangularis, Aconitum, and Oxypolis fendleri. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jill E. Larson, 7473.  7/2/2006. 		RM 951346	Barcode: RM0170825
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95.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: West Fork Angostura Trail 9A to Forest Road 89, ca 0.5 air mi SW of The Knob, ca 3 air mi S of Tres Ritos, and ca 3 air mi W of Angostura.  Elev. 9400-10200 ft.
T22N R14E S31; also T22N R13E S35 and S36.  36.0998 N, 105.5302 W; GPS Reading.  
Forest stream with Picea and Heracleum. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jill E. Larson, 7580.  7/2/2006. 		RM 951345	Barcode: RM0170824
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96.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Wheeler Peak Wilderness: Williams Lake Forest Trail 62 from ca 0.5 air mi SSE of Twining to Williams Lake.  Elev. 9800-11100 ft.
T27N R14E S15; also E1/2 S22.  36.5742 N, 105.4382 W; GPS Reading.  
Montane spruce-fir forest with Pedicularis racemosa and Polemonium foliosissimum; avalanche openings with Delphinium and Mertensia franciscana. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jill E. Larson, 7587.  7/3/2006. 		RM 951344	Barcode: RM0170823
     with Robert Peters
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97.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: toward headwaters of Cabresto Creek from Forest Road 134 just N of Midnight Meadows, ca 5.5 air mi NNE of Red River, ca 1 air mi N of Greenie Peak.  Elev. 10500-10600 ft.
T29N R15E S5.  36.7839 N, 105.3586 W; GPS Reading.  
Stream drainage with spruce-subalpine fir forest on east-facing slopes; understory with Vaccinium scoparium and Moneses uniflora. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 7763.  7/6/2006. 		RM 951343	Barcode: RM0170822
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98.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Forest Road 134 on Cabresto Creek, ca 1 air mi SSE of Cabresto Lake, ca 1.5 air mi W of turn off to Forest Road 597 and Bonito Canyon, ca 5 air mi NW of Red River.  Elev. 8500 ft.
T29N R14E S19.  36.7327 N, 105.4902 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian area along creek with Salix species and Alnus tenuifolia. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 7821.  7/6/2006. 		RM 951342	Barcode: RM0170821
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99.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Sawmill Park Trail towards Sawmill Park and Taos Peak, ca 5 air mi W of Elizabethtown historic town site and ca 8 air mi NNE of Eagle Nest.  Elev. 9900-10500 ft.
T27N R15E S7; also S8.  36.5923 N, 105.3813 W; GPS Reading.  
Spruce-fir forest with Vaccinium scoparium and sunny openings along trail. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 7869.  7/11/2006. 		RM 951341	Barcode: RM0170820
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100.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Goose Lake, Gold Hill and surrounding area, ca 5 air mi SSW of Red River and ca 3 air mi N of Twining.  Elev. 11500-12700 ft.
T28N R14E S27; also S28 and South 1/2 S21.  36.6367 N, 105.4434 W; GPS Reading.  
Subalpine lake and surrounding spruce-subalpine fir forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 8082.  7/12/2006. 		RM 951340	Barcode: RM0164100
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101.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Goose Lake, Gold Hill and surrounding area, ca 5 air mi SSW of Red River and ca 3 air mi N of Twining.  Elev. 11500-12700 ft.
T28N R14E S27; also S28 and South 1/2 S21.  36.6367 N, 105.4434 W; GPS Reading.  
Steep north-facing slope of Gold Hill above lake and above treeline, with a group of krummholz Picea. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 8125.  7/12/2006. 		RM 951339	Barcode: RM0164099
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102.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: ORV Road to Osha Pass from Forest Road 76, ca 1 air mi NE Osha Mountain and 4.5 air mi SSW of Angel Fire.  Elev. 9700-9800 ft.
T24N R15E S14; also NW1/4 S11.  36.3162 N, 105.3185 W; GPS Reading.  
Mixed conifer forest of Abies arizonica, Picea engelmannii, Pseudotsuga menziesii, and old logging roads including small meadow openings with Festuca thurberi and Cirsium pallidum. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 8681.  7/18/2006. 		RM 951338	Barcode: RM0164098
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103.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Mora County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Forest Road 76 along Taos County border, ca 2.5 mi NE of Cerro Vista and ca 9 mi N of Chacon.  Elev. 10500-10700 ft.
T23N R15E S5.  36.2524 N, 105.3766 W; GPS Reading.  
Montane meadows of Festuca thurberi and formerly montane mixed conifer forest apparently burned and logged. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jill E. Larson, 8800.  7/18/2006. 		RM 
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104.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Latir Peak Wilderness: Bull Creek headwaters and Forest Trail 82 in Bull Creek Canyon, ca 6 air mi NNE of Questa, ca 2 air mi NNW of Cabresto Lake.  Elev. 10850-12000 ft.
T29N R14E S6; also SW1/4 S5.  36.7776 N, 105.4954 W; GPS Reading.  
Montane spruce/fir forest with moist springs and small streams with Senecio triangularis. Phenology: flowering. 

Jill E. Larson, 9025.  7/23/2006. 		RM 951337	Barcode: RM0164097
     with Robert Peters
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105.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Range: Wheeler Peak Wilderness: Trail 56 and Horseshoe Lake Trail 91 from boundary to Horseshoe Lake, ca 3/4 air mi NE of Wheeler Park summit, ca 4 air mi SE of Twining.  Elev. 10990-12050 ft.
T27N R14E S13; also NW1/4 S24.  36.5691 N, 105.3919 W; GPS Reading.  
Alpine tundra and groupings of krummholtz Engelmann spruce in cirque/lake area. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jill E. Larson, 9909.  8/8/2006. 		RM 951336	Barcode: RM0164096
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106.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and lower Dolores River Drainages: San Miguel River Drainage: on west side of Big Bear Creek, ca 8.5 air mi W of Telluride.  Elev. 8600-9200 ft.
T42N R10W S4; also T43N R10W S33.  37.9299 N, 107.976 W.  
East-facing slope with Douglas fir, spruce, oak and chokecherry. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 1453.  6/4/1993. 		 
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107.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and lower Dolores River Drainages: San Miguel River Drainage: on Big Bear Creek, ca 8.5 air mi W of Telluride.  Elev. 8000 ft.
T43N R10W S28.  37.9589 N, 107.976 W.  
Riparian with narrowleaf cottonwood, blue spruce and alder. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 1527.  6/4/1993. 		 
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108.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and lower Dolores River Drainages: San Miguel River Drainage: Deep Creek, ca 6 air mi W of Telluride.  Elev. 8100-8400 ft.
T43N R10W S25.  37.9589 N, 107.921 W.  
Riparian along the creek and steep west-facing slopes with spruce, aspen and Douglas fir. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 1541.  6/6/1993. 		 
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109.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Coconino National Forest.  Elev. 6800 ft.
T20N R7E S29.  
Coconino and Yavapai Counties. Phenology: flowering. 

James T. Jardine, 280.  8/25/1911. 		USFS 437036
     with Hill
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110.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, no county County: Gila National Forest
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Jay R. McClure, 38.  //1921. 		USFS 437034
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111.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and lower Dolores River Drainages: San Miguel River Drainage: Hastings Mesa: south-facing slope above Willow Creek.  Elev. 9000-9120 ft.
T44N R10W S11.  38.0791 N, 107.9339 W.  
Dry rock outcrops with oak and scattered ponderosa pine; and wetter areas downslope to irrigation ditch. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 1807.  7/2/1993. 		 
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112.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and lower Dolores River Drainages: San Miguel River Drainage: Uncompahgre National Forest: Last Dollar Mountain.  Elev. 9960 ft.
T43N R10W S3.  38.0169 N, 107.9576 W.  
West-facing slope in heavy spruce; in shade, along stream and in wet meadow. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 1845.  7/2/1993. 		 
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113.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: San Miguel and lower Dolores River Drainages: San Miguel River Drainage: Uncompahgre Plateau: Horsefly Creek, at intersection of Sanborn Park Road and Hanks Valley Road.  Elev. 8400 ft.
T46N R11W S35.  38.197 N, 108.0478 W.  
Riparian area with Salix and Carex. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 1966.  7/9/1993. 		 
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114.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: Uncompahgre Plateau: Indian Creek.  Elev. 6800 ft.
T50N R17W S6.  38.6267 N, 108.8037 W.  
Riparian area with Populus angustifolia, Cornus sericea, and Acer negundo. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 3961.  6/3/1994. 		 
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115.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: Uncompahgre Plateau: Indian Creek.  Elev. 6800 ft.
T50N R17W S6.  38.6267 N, 108.8037 W.  
Riparian area with Populus angustifolia, Cornus sericea, and Acer negundo. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 3980.  6/3/1994. 		 
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116.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: by Clay Creek in Sanborn Park.  Elev. 7840 ft.
T45N R12W S2.  38.1824 N, 108.1587 W.  
Riparian area with Populus angustifolia and grazed banks with Quercus, Artemisia, and ponderosa pine. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 4227.  6/8/1994. 		 
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117.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: East Beaver Creek at first switchback E of creek on Forest Road 618.  Elev. 9200 ft.
T42N R12W S14.  37.9009 N, 108.1593 W.  
Riparian with Salix and uplands with spruce, aspen, Lathyrus, and Swertia. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 4306.  6/12/1994. 		 
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118.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: Uncompahgre National Forest: dry tributary of East Naturita Creek.  Elev. 7800 ft.
T43N R13W S10.  38.0024 N, 108.2876 W.  
Riparian area along creek with Salix and aspen. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 4586.  6/15/1994. 		 
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119.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: Uncompahgre National Forest: Beaver Park on Galloway Road, ca 1 mi from Beaver Park Road.  Elev. 9650 ft.
T42N R12W S6.  37.9299 N, 108.2326 W.  
Aspen forest and open park. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 4607.  6/15/1994. 		 
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120.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: Uncompahgre National Forest: along West Fork West Beaver Creek.  Elev. 9800 ft.
T42N R12W S21.  37.8864 N, 108.196 W.  
Along creek with Salix, Calthus, Veratrum, and in adjacent spruces. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 4634.  6/15/1994. 		 
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121.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: Uncompahgre Plateau: west side of Forest Road 510 just inside forest boundary by tributary of Horsefly Creek.  Elev. 8800 ft.
T46N R10W S29.  38.2116 N, 107.9924 W.  
Riparian area with Salix and aspen on uplands. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 4751.  6/21/1994. 		 
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122.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: Uncompahgre Plateau: Little Red Canyon Road (Forest Road 523); first switchback ca 0.5 mi from Divide Road (Forest Road 402).  Elev. 9200 ft.
T47N R11W S30.  38.2994 N, 108.1217 W.  
Riparian area with Salix in spruce-aspen forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 4810.  6/21/1994. 		 
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123.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Utah, Grand County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: mesa in Utah State Forest.  Elev. 8800 ft.
T26S R25E S13.  38.5437 N, 109.114 W.  
Wet meadow by pond and creek with Carex, Iris, Potentilla, and aspen. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 5030.  6/23/1994. 		 
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124.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Utah, San Juan County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: Redd Ranches, N of Buckeye Reservoir.  Elev. 8800 ft.
T27S R25E S10.  38.47 N, 109.1518 W.  
By creek. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 5063.  6/23/1994. 		 
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125.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: Dolores River Drainage: at summit.  Elev. 9000 ft.
T14S R103W S10 NW1/4.  38.8498 N, 108.8938 W.  
Wet meadow and area around stock pond with snowberry and rose. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 5313.  6/28/1994. 		 
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126.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: Dolores River Drainage: Ladder Creek Hunting Area.  Elev. 9000 ft.
T14S R103W S23.  38.8206 N, 108.875 W.  
Riparian area by beaver ponds. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 5391.  6/28/1994. 		 
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127.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: San Miguel River Drainage: at bridge over Fall Creek and downstream along east side of creek.  Elev. 8000 ft.
T43N R11W S25.  37.9589 N, 108.031 W.  
Riparian with Populus angustifolia and Salix exigua. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 5866.  7/11/1994. 		 
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128.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: San Miguel River Drainage: Little Cone, S of Forest Road 618.  Elev. 10200 ft.
T42N R11W S21; SE1/4 S16.  37.8864 N, 108.086 W.  
Small stream in spruce-fir forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 5952.  7/11/1994. 		 
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129.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Catron County: Mogollon Mountains: along Willow Creek.  Elev. 8000 ft.
T10S R17W S34.  
Willow grove in sandy loam. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Johnnie L. Gentry, 2283.  7/10/1968. 		RM 300386
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130.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: San Miguel and Lower Dolores River Drainages: Sunshine Mesa at wilderness boundary.  Elev. 9800 ft.
T42N R10W S25.  37.8719 N, 107.921 W.  
Meadow with mixed forbs and grasses. Phenology: flowering. 

Margarette J. Lyon, 6702.  8/5/1994. 		 
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131.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Coconino National Forest: Fort Valley Experimental Station: Interior Basin, San Francisco Mountain.  Elev. 9800 ft.
T23N R7E S28.  
Along creek. Phenology: flowering. 

Lenthall Wyman, 525.  8/25/1916. 		USFS 437037
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132.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Little Colorado: Sheep Crossing.
In meadow. Phenology: flowering. 

Leslie N. Goodding, 1173.  7/13/1912. 		RM 79295
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133.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Cochise County: Huachuca Mountains: Miller Peak and slopes.  Elev. 6800 ft.
T23S R20E S35.  
In aspen groves. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Leslie N. Goodding, 178.  7/12/1909. 		RM 79294
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134.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: Uncompahgre Basin: San Juan Mountains: Buckhorn Lakes Park: north end of Cimarron Ridge at the base of Sawtooth Rocks, ca 16 air mi SE of Montrose; ca 14 air mi NNE of Ridgway.  Elev. 9720-9960 ft.
T47N R7W S16 NW1/4.  38.3286 N, 107.6414 W.  
Open aspen-fir forest. Phenology: flowering. 

B. E. Nelson, 43657.  6/21/1998. 		RM 
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135.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Ouray County: Uncompahgre Basin: San Juan Mountains: W of Spruce Ridge on Forest Road 858 going to Owl Creek Pass, ca 11.7 air mi N of Ouray; ca 7.7 air mi ENE of Ridgway.  Elev. 8280-8560 ft.
T45N R7W S3 NW1/4.  38.1824 N, 107.6229 W.  
Wet area among willows under aspen. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

B. E. Nelson, 43685.  6/21/1998. 		RM 
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136.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Ouray County: Uncompahgre Basin: San Juan Mountains: along Forest Road 858 on Spruce Ridge, ca 1.8 air mi NW of Owl Creek Pass, ca 11.3 air mi NE of Ouray; ca 9 air mi E of Ridgway.  Elev. 9520-9600 ft.
T45N R7W S12 NW1/4.  38.1678 N, 107.586 W.  
Aspen forest. Phenology: flowering. 

B. E. Nelson, 43747.  6/21/1998. 		RM 
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137.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Southern Gunnison Basin: San Juan Mountains: along Forest Road 858 above West Fork Cimarron River, ca 1 air mi S of Silver Jack Reservoir, ca 40.5 air mi SW of Gunnison.  Elev. 9360-9500 ft.
T46N R6W S29 SE1/4.  38.2116 N, 107.549 W.  
Open aspen-conifer forest. Phenology: flowering. 

B. E. Nelson, 43754.  6/21/1998. 		RM 
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138.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Southern Gunnison Basin: along the east fork of Little Blue Creek for ca 0.3 road mi on County Road 867 from U.S. Hwy 50, ca 25.6 air mi ESE of Montrose at Halfway House.  Elev. 8200 ft.
T48N R5W S23.  38.3986 N, 107.4031 W.  
Roadside riparian. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Melanie Arnett, 1091.  6/29/1998. 		RM 
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139.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Southern Gunnison Basin: San Juan Mountains: along Little Cimarron River to the south tip of High Mesa along Alpine Trail No. 225, ca 16 air mi WNW of Ridgway.  Elev. 9560-11120 ft.
T46N R6W S25 N1/2; also T46N R5W SW1/4 S20.  38.2116 N, 107.4752 W.  
Riparian. Phenology: flowering. 

Melanie Arnett, 1246.  6/30/1998. 		RM 
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140.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Southern Gunnison Basin: San Juan Mountains: just E of Forest Road 863 where it turns into Forest Trail 228, ca 2.5 air mi NNW of Sheep Mountain; ca 14.6 air mi ENE of Ridgway along the northern boundary of the Big Blue Wilderness.  Elev. 9280-10000 ft.
T46N R6W S35 SE1/4.  38.197 N, 107.4936 W.  
Base of moist cliffs. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Melanie Arnett, 1887.  7/18/1998. 		RM 
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141.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Ouray County: Uncompahgre Basin: San Juan Mountains: N of County Road 8 (Forest Road 858) to Nate Creek, ca 3.5-4 air mi NW of Courthouse Mountain; ca 9.5 road mi to U.S. Hwy 550.  Elev. 8480-8640 ft.
T45N R7W S3 N1/2.  38.1824 N, 107.6229 W.  
Moist Quercus/aspen/Prunus woodland to spruce/fir dominated creek bottom. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Melanie Arnett, 302.  6/14/1998. 		RM 
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142.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Ouray County: Uncompahgre Basin: San Juan Mountains: Trail 217 along Cutler Creek, ca 6.5-7 air mi N of Ouray; ca 2.4 air mi SE of Baldy Peak.  Elev. 8600-9400 ft.
T44N R7W S7 NE1/4; also N1/2 S8 and NW1/4 S9.  38.0792 N, 107.6716 W.  
Aspen/mixed conifer mountain streamside. Phenology: flowering. 

Melanie Arnett, 664.  6/20/1998. 		RM 
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143.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Apache County: Sheep Crossing: Little Colorado River.  Elev. 9200 ft.
T7N R27E S32.  
Among rocks of lava heap. Phenology: flowering. 

Leslie N. Goodding, 540.  7/12/1912. 		RM 74904
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144.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Apache County: White Mountains: Thompson Ranch.  Elev. 8300 ft.
T6N R27E S26.  
Under a cliff in good soil. Phenology: flowering. 

Leslie N. Goodding, 594.  7/13/1910. 		RM 74903
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145.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Southern Gunnison Basin: ca 1.3 air mi NE of Tolvar Peak; ca 6 air mi NW of Soderquist Reservoir; ca 13.8 air mi NNE of Powderhorn Lakes.  Elev. 7900-9280 ft.
T47N R2W S17 South1/2; also SW1/4 S16.  38.3245 N, 107.1214 W.  
Lower rocky canyon slopes and riparian. Phenology: flowering. 

Melanie Arnett, 4358.  6/18/1999. 		RM 748884
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146.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Southern Gunnison Basin: San Juan Mountains: Uncompahgre National Forest: Cimarron Ridge at Owl Pass and NE to the West Fork Cimarron River, ca 4.3 air mi SSW of Silver Jack Reservoir; ca 11 air mi E of Ridgway.  Elev. 9760-10280 ft.
T45N R6W S7 SE1/4; also SW1/4 S8.  38.167 N, 107.5674 W.  
Moist aspen/spruce forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Melanie Arnett, 4707.  6/28/1999. 		RM 748883
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147.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Hinsdale County: Southern Gunnison Basin: San Juan Mountains: Sawmill Park, ca 0.9 air mi W of Hill Seventyone; ca 5.1 air mi SSE of Lake City.  Elev. 10560 ft.
T43N R4W S26 NE1/4.  37.9501 N, 107.2754 W.  
Grassy mountain park. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Melanie Arnett, 5655.  7/25/1999. 		RM 748882
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148.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Hinsdale County: Southern Gunnison Basin: San Juan Mountains: Sawmill Park, ca 0.9 air mi W of Hill Seventyone; ca 5.1 air mi SSE of Lake City.  Elev. 10560 ft.
T43N R4W S26 NE1/4.  37.9501 N, 107.2754 W.  
Grassy mountain park. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Melanie Arnett, 5656.  7/25/1999. 		RM 748881
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149.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Southern Gunnison Basin: San Juan Mountains: Gunnison National Forest: Trail 229 along Little Cimarron River for ca 1.5 mi from County Road 864, ca 2-3.5 air mi N of Sheep Mountain.  Elev. 9800-10000 ft.
T48N R5W S29 W1/2; also NW1/4 S32.  38.3828 N, 107.4594 W.  
Abandoned road in spruce/fir forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Melanie Arnett, 5810.  7/29/1999. 		RM 748931
     with Kevin Taylor
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150.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Hinsdale County: Southern Gunnison Basin: San Juan Mountains: La Garita Wilderness: heading S on west side of Mineral Creek from its confluence with unnamed creek (flows NE out of Mineral Park) for ca 1.2 mi; ca 2-2.9 air mi S of Dry Lake.  Elev. 9440-9600 ft.
T44N R2W S25 SW1/4; also N1/2 S36.  38.0368 N, 107.0375 W.  
Canyon floor and lower portion of canyon slopes. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Melanie Arnett, 6638.  8/10/1999. 		RM 748930
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151.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Southern Gunnison Basin: San Juan Mountains: ca 0.5-1 air mi E of Colo Hwy 149, ca 0.3 air mi SE of confluence of Trout Creek and Lake Fork Gunnison River; ca 5.1 air mi SSW of Gateview.  Elev. 8120-8280 ft.
T46N R3W S19 NW1/4.  38.2223 N, 107.2528 W.  
Sparse ponderosa-juniper hills. Phenology: flowering. 

Melanie Arnett, 6990.  8/13/1999. 		RM 748929
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152.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Southern Gunnison Basin: San Juan Mountains: Uncompahgre National Forest: along Forest Road 861 by the Middle Fork Cimarron River, ca 2-3.2 air mi N of Hinsdale County; ca 2.8-3.6 air mi NE of Owl Creek Pass.  Elev. 9200-9400 ft.
T45N R6W S3 W1/2; also T46N R6W S34 SW1/4.  38.1816 N, 107.512 W.  
Roadside, riparian and spruce forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Melanie Arnett, 7095.  8/14/1999. 		RM 748928
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153.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: Echo Basin area, Burnt Ridge, Forest Road 566A, ca 8 air mi NE of Mancos.  Elev. 9400-9600 ft.
T37N R12W S23 SW1/4.  37.4499 N, 108.1502 W.  
Aspen-spruce-fir forest and meadow; snowberry, Ribes and Rosa present. Phenology: flowering. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 2250.  6/12/1994. 		 707021
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154.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: Echo Basin area, Rampart Hills, Forest Road 329, ca 6.5 air mi NE of Mancos.  Elev. 9200 ft.
T37N R12W S29 NE1/4.  37.4352 N, 108.2047 W.  
North-facing aspen-fir-spruce forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 2286.  6/12/1994. 		 707022
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155.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: Transfer Campground area, junction of Chicken Creek trail and Rim Trail, ca 6.5 air mi NE of Mancos.  Elev. 8300-8400 ft.
T37N R13W S24 SE1/8; and NE1/4 S25.  37.4499 N, 108.2409 W.  
South-facing canyon slope with aspen, spruce-fir, and ponderosa higher on east side, riparian area along creek. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 2438.  6/22/1994. 		 707023
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156.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: Transfer Campground area, ca 8 air mi NE of Mancos, head of Chicken Creek Trail, off Forest Road 561.  Elev. 8740-8860 ft.
T37N R12W S18 NE1/8.  37.4645 N, 108.2228 W.  
Shady, west-facing slope and drainage along creek; aspen, spruce-fir, Symphoricarpos, and Amelanchier. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 2463.  6/22/1994. 		 707024
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157.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: Morrison Trail, Fish Creek area, ca 11.25 air mi NE of Mancos.  Elev. 9000-9440 ft.
T38N R12W S30 SE1/4.  37.523 N, 108.2228 W.  
Aspen, spruce, and Douglas fir on north-facing slopes above and around creek. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 2528.  6/23/1994. 		 707025
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158.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: Morrison Trail, Lost Canyon Creek area, ca 12 air mi NE of Mancos.  Elev. 9140-9820 ft.
T38N R12W S30 NE1/4.  37.523 N, 108.2228 W.  
South-facing slope above creek; open aspen forest, scattered spruce, oak, Salix and riparian area along creek. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 2562.  6/23/1994. 		 707026
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159.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: ca 1 mi east of the junction of Forest Roads 561 and 350; ca 10 air mi NE of Mancos.  Elev. 10600-10760 ft.
T37N R12W S19 SE1/4.  37.4499 N, 108.2228 W.  
Aspen woodland, Symphoricarpos, Amelanchier, and Rosa on a south-southwest-facing slope. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 2994.  7/7/1994. 		 707027
     with Marie Rambo
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160.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: Gold Run Trail, off Forest Road 556, ca 12 air mi NE of Mancos.  Elev. 9800-10400 ft.
T38N R11W S30 SW1/8; also NW1/4 S31.  37.523 N, 108.1139 W.  
North to northeast-facing slope, aspen, spruce, and Symphoricarpos, Cornus, shady in spots and mixed with open talus slope. Phenology: flowering. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 3053.  7/8/1994. 		 707028
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161.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: Forest Trail 607, S of Colo. HWY 145, ca 16 air mi NE of Dolores on Morrison Trail, Bear Creek Drainage.  Elev. 8000-9600 ft.
T38N R12W S8; also S17.  37.5669 N, 108.2047 W.  
Spruce, aspen, douglas fir, boxelder, and snowberry in a north facing canyon and drainage. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 6477.  7/8/1995. 		 713044
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162.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Dolores County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: Lone Cone State Wildlife Area, ca 26 air mi NNE of Dolores, E of Forest Road 526.  Elev. 8200-9000 ft.
T42N R13W S33.  37.8574 N, 108.3059 W.  
Aspen grove in seepage and creek. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 6635.  7/9/1995. 		 713045
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163.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Dolores County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest, ca 17 air mi NE of Dolores in the Mavreeso Canyon Area, Forest Road 209.  Elev. 8100-9000 ft.
T40N R13W S29; also S30.  37.6986 N, 108.3135 W.  
Aspen, oak, snowberry, spruce, along creek and up the southeast side of a canyon on northwest facing slope. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 6661.  7/10/1995. 		 713046
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164.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Dolores County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: Forest Trail 740, Goble Creek Trail, ca 19 air mi N of Dolores.  Elev. 8100-9000 ft.
T40N R13W S22; also S23.  37.7132 N, 108.2772 W.  
Aspen, oak, and spruce on the south facing side and spruce-fir along the north facing side of the drainage; south to north facing. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 6730.  7/10/1995. 		 713047
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165.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Dolores County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: Lone Cone State Wildlife Area: E of County Road 31.00, ca 25 air mi N of Dolores at Morrison Creek.  Elev. 8000-8600 ft.
T41N R13W S4.  37.8429 N, 108.3059 W.  
Aspen, spruce, douglas fir, and riparian area around creek. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 7258.  7/16/1995. 		 713048
     with Sierra Smith
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166.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Dolores County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: Lone Cone State Wildlife Area: E of County Road 31.00, ca 25 air mi N of Dolores.  Elev. 8000 ft.
T41N R13W S5.  37.8429 N, 108.3243 W.  
Wetland area with Salix and Ranunculus surrounded by aspen and blue spruce, south-facing. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 7309.  7/16/1995. 		 713049
     with Sierra Smith
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167.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Dolores County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: ca 7.75 air mi NW of Rico at the junction of Forest Road 611 and Forest Road 305.  Elev. 10000-10200 ft.
T41N R11W S8.  37.8284 N, 108.1043 W; uncertainty 1 mi..  
Subalpine spruce fir forest and meadow dominated by Veratrum; east face. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 7754.  7/28/1995. 		 713050
     with Sierra Smith
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168.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Dolores County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: ca 5 air mi NW of Rico, NW of Dunton Guard Station, south side of Cold Creek Drainage.  Elev. 9000-9200 ft.
T41N R11W S28.  37.7849 N, 108.086 W.  
Aspen, spruce, snowberry, and Salix on a southeast face. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 8000.  7/30/1995. 		 713051
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169.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Dolores County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: ca 5 air mi NW of Rico along Geyser Creek Trail, Forest Trail 648.  Elev. 8600-9200 ft.
T40N R11W S6.  37.7571 N, 108.1139 W.  
Aspen, spruce, snowberry, larkspur, and riparian area along creek and natural geyser, northwest face. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 8276b.  8/1/1995. 		 713054
     with Sierra Smith
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170.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Dolores County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: ca 9.5 air mi W of Rico, Forest Road 360 and Forest Road 689, Stoner Mesa Area.  Elev. 9600-9800 ft.
T40N R12W S20.  37.7132 N, 108.2047 W.  
Aspen, snowberry, Lonicera; south face; recently cattle grazed. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 8346.  8/2/1995. 		 713052
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171.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Upper Dolores River Drainage and Adjacent Areas: San Juan National Forest: ca 7.5 air mi S of Rico, along the Colorado Trail at Big Bend Creek Trail Intersection.  Elev. 10600-10800 ft.
T38N R11W S1.  37.5815 N, 108.0232 W.  
Subalpine spruce-fir forest on west face. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lynn Marie Moore, 8739.  8/17/1995. 		 713053
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172.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: San Francisco Peak.  Elev. 11700 ft.
T23N R7E S29.  
Phenology: flowering. 

Marcus E. Jones, 4106.  8/30/1884. 		RM 49444
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173.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Catron County: Mogollon Mountains: on Mogollon Creek.  Elev. 7500 ft.
T12S R16W S36.  
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

O. B. Metcalfe, Sel12.  7/23/1903. 		RM 56073
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174.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Otero County: Sacramento Mountains: upper Russia Cnayon: about 0.2 mi E of highway 64.  Elev. 8900 ft.
T16S R11E S24.  
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

R. D. Worthington, 12131.  6/24/1984. 		RM 546467
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175.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Forest Road 534 at saddle, ca 1 air mi E of San Miguel Mountain. From saddle NW down road 1.3 air mi, then E 0.7 air mi to summit of unnamed peak.  Elev. 8400-9332 ft.
T19N R1E S17 E1/2; also SE1/4 S8.  35 52.054' N, 106 51.236' W to 35 53.094' N, 106 51.809' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian drainage of blue spruce/alder. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 1055.  6/22/2002. 		RM 807907	Barcode: RM0113089
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176.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Cochiti Canyon, 4.3 air mi SSE of Rabbit Mountain. From crossing of Trail 113 SE 1.3 mi in canyon.  Elev. 7200-8280 ft.
T18N R5E S19 NE1/4; also W1/2 S20 and NE1/4 S29.  35 46.764' N, 106 26.194' W to 35 45.872' N, 106 25.593' W; GPS reading.  
Canyon bottom and riparian. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 1145.  6/23/2003. 		RM 807906	Barcode: RM0113090
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177.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: San Antonio Hot Springs and along San Antonio Creek, 5 air mi N of La Cueva, at parking area on NM Hwy 376.  Elev. 8250-8400 ft.
T20N R3E S29 N1/2.  35 56.527' N, 106 38.76' W; GPS reading.  
Forested east slope of blue spruce with two warm springs. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 1308.  6/26/2002. 		RM 807905	Barcode: RM0113091
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178.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Los Alamos County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: upper Guaje Canyon, 4 air mi NW of Los Alamos, from Guaje Reservoir W up canyon for 2.1 air mi.  Elev. 8017-8661 ft.
T20N R5E S36 NE1/4; also SW1/4 S25 and South1/2 S26.  35 55.857' N, 106 20.594' W to 35 56.272' N, 106 22.837' W; GPS reading.  
Mixed coniferous forest with corkbark fir on drainage slopes.  Riparian and marsh in bottom. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 1394.  6/28/2002. 		RM 807904
     with Ron Hartman and Brian Jacobs
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179.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: East Fork Jemez River at Las Conchas Trail 137 off NM Hwy 4, S of Valles Caldera National Preserve. NW on Trail 137 along river for 1.5 mi.  Elev. 8360-8410 ft.
T18N R4E S5; also NE1/4 S6.  35 48.947' N, 106 31.97' W to 35 49.315' N, 106 32.947' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian and wet meadow of canyon bottom. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 1546.  7/2/2002. 		RM 807903	Barcode: RM0113092
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180.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: San Antonio Creek, 3.8 air mi NNW of La Cueva. NE from Forest Road 376 to San Antonio Creek, E 1 mi up Ice Cave Canyon to Mushroom Basin, returning to Forest Road 376 0.8 mi N of start.  Elev. 7960-8400 ft.
T19N R3E S6 N1/2.  35 55.137' N, 106 39.233' W to 35 55.067' N, 106 38.523' W; GPS reading.  
Canyon riparian. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 1684.  7/4/2002. 		RM 807902	Barcode: RM0113093
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181.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: East Fork Jemez River at Jemez Falls, 5 air mi NE of Jemez Springs. Jemez Falls Campground S for 0.4 mi to falls, then N along river to complete loop.  Elev. 7780-7940 ft.
T18N R3E S3 SE1/4; also NE1/4 S10.  35 48.977' N, 106 36.385' W; GPS reading.  
Rocky bluffs of falls and riparian along river with margins of mixed conifers. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 1729.  7/4/2002. 		RM 807901	Barcode: RM0113094
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182.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Rito Caf‚ 12 air mi SW of Coyote. From Trail 32 at Forest Road 70 junction NW 1.5 air mi to crossing of Rito Caf‚, then 0.8 air mi SE down Rito Caf‚ before returning to start.  Elev. 9400-9850 ft.
T21N R2E S17; also NE1/4 S20.  36 3.417' N, 106 45.52' W to 36 3.099' N, 106 44.794' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian with dense Engelmann spruce/Douglas fir cover.  Alder appearing to the southeast. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 1858.  7/6/2002. 		RM 807900	Barcode: RM0113095
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183.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Alamo Canyon and spring, 2 air mi E of Rabbit Mountain. From Forest Road 287-Mesa Road, at canyon crossing, 1.1 air mi SE down canyon. Then exiting N and returning across Sawyer Mesa via Mesa Road.  Elev. 8200-8740 ft.
T18N R5E S5.  35 49.604' N, 106 26.119' W to 35 48.764' N, 106 25.28' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian bottom obstructed by large boulders and with nettle understory in a narrow, steep canyon of ponderosa pine/Douglas fir with volcanic cliffs. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 2004.  7/9/2002. 		RM 807899	Barcode: RM0113097
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184.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Paso del Norte Road, 1 air mi SW of Rabbit Mountain. From saddle E 0.5 mi on road to Forest Road 36/268 junction then W 0.2 mi into drainage and back to start.  Elev. 8940-9200 ft.
T18N R4E S1 NW1/4; also NE1/4 S2.  35 49.362' N, 106 28.445' W to 35 49.515' N, 106 28.729' W; GPS reading.  
Moist drainage in canyon. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 2158.  7/12/2002. 		RM 807898	Barcode: RM0113096
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185.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Paso del Norte Road, 2.5 air mi S of Rabbit Mountain. S for 0.3 air mi in drainage near Valles Grande Pumice Mine, and N 0.5 mi along ascending road that exits Del Norte Canyon  Elev. 8100-8450 ft.
T18N R4E S13; also South1/2 S12.  35 47.669' N, 106 28.181' W; GPS reading.  
Narrow canyon bottom of grass/sedge cut by road. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 2200.  7/12/2002. 		RM 807897	Barcode: RM0113098
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186.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: NM Hwy 126 in Telephone Canyon, 12.5 air mi ESE of Cuba. SW for 0.6 air mi on NM Hwy 126 to seep, NE 1.3 air mi to Moon Spring; also returning to NM Hwy 126 via Forest Road 117.  Elev. 8130-8600 ft.
T20N R2E S20; also South1/2 S17.  35 56.472' N, 106 45.651' W; GPS reading.  
Seep on south slope in blue spruce forest near edge of open, wet meadow in canyon bottom. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 2354.  7/14/2002. 		RM 807896	Barcode: RM0113099
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187.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Rito de las Vacas and campground off NM Hwy 126, 9 air mi E of Cuba. From campground 0.6 air mi along Rito Vacas, then exiting west slope and returning to start.  Elev. 8300-8700 ft.
T20N R1E S2 NW1/4; also T21N R1E SW1/4 S35.  35 59.7923' N, 106 48.415' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian and grassy banks at campground. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 2435.  7/17/2002. 		RM 807895	Barcode: RM0113100
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188.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Rio Mora, 2 air mi S of Cowles. NE 0.6 air mi along river on Trail 240 from parking lot in Mora River Campground.  Elev. 7900-8000 ft.
T18N R12E S22 NE1/4; also NW1/4 S23 and SW1/4 S14.  35 46.744' N, 105 39.355' W; GPS reading.  
Mixed conifer forest with grass/sedge understory. Phenology: fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 2794.  7/28/2002. 		RM 807882	Barcode: RM0113101
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189.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Forest Road 92, 2 air mi S of Elk Mountain or 7 mi E of Terrero. NE on old roadbed at 180 degree bend for 1 air mi toward Elk Mountain.  Elev. 10600-10800 ft.
T18N R13E S34; also NW1/4 S35 and SE1/4 S27.  35 44.387' N, 105 33.325' W; GPS reading.  
Open burn site with dead standing spruce and wet meadows.  Numerous intermittent springs on gently descending slopes.  Fireweed dominant along roadbed. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 3010.  7/31/2002. 		RM 807881	Barcode: RM0113102
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190.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Santa Fe County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: headwaters of Rito Gallina on Trail 150, 12 air mi SE of Chimayo. Upper Rito Gallina S 0.7 air mi to the Agua Sarca Trail 228 junction at a saddle.  Elev. 8760-9000 ft.
T20N R11E S31; also T19N R11E NE1/4 S6.  35 55.167' N, 105 48.864' W to 35 54.568' N, 105 48.678' W; GPS reading.  
Narrow concave drainage of mixed conifers with herbaceous understory.  Meadow in bottom. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 3506.  8/9/2002. 		RM 807880	Barcode: RM0113103
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191.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Santa Fe County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Frijoles Trail 154, W of the 154/150 trail junction and 11 air mi SE of Chimayo. NW on Trail 154 for 0.3 air mi.  Elev. 8400-8550 ft.
T19N R10E S1 E1/2; also T19N R11E SW1/4 S6.  35 54.075' N, 105 49.039' W to 35 54.152' N, 105 49.156' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian and meadow of narrow canyon bottom with mixed conifer/mature aspen overstory.  Granitic cliffs. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 3580.  8/9/2002. 		RM 807879	Barcode: RM0113074
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192.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Grindstone Spring and Tecolote Creek off Forest Road 291, 16 air mi WNW of Las Vegas. From Forest Road 291 SW 0.5 air mi to Tecolote Creek, at Grindstone Spring 0.2 mi S along creek.  Elev. 8400-8850 ft.
T17N R14E S21 W1/2; also SE1/4 S20.  35 41.302' N, 105 28.797' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian of creek and adjacent meadow in canyon bottom. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 3780.  8/13/2002. 		RM 807878	Barcode: RM0113075
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193.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Rito del Oso W 0.8 air mi on Trail 250 to junction with Rio Mora, 8.5 air mi WNW of Rociada.  Elev. 9400-9800 ft.
T19N R13E S16 E1/2; also SW1/4 S15.  35 52.212' N, 105 33.673' W to 35 52.268' N, 105 33.953' W; GPS reading.  
Canyon bottom opening up to wet meadow with riparian of creek. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 3933.  8/14/2002. 		RM 807877	Barcode: RM0113076
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194.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Maestas Creek on north side of Forest Road 391, 4.5 air mi WNW of Rociada. SW on road 0.3 air mi along creek to private drive.  Elev. 8500-8680 ft.
T19N R14E S20 NW1/4; also NE1/4 S19.  35 51.406' N, 105 29.384' W to 35 51.358' N, 105 29.536' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian and moist banks of creek. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 4064.  8/15/2002. 		RM 807871	Barcode: RM0113053
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195.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Panchuela Creek, 3 air mi NNW of Cowles. From Cave Creek junction N 0.1 air mi on Panchuela Creek.  Elev. 8600-8800 ft.
T19N R12E S21 E1/2.  35 50.957' N, 105 40.75' W to 35 51.075' N, 105 40.738' W; GPS reading.  
Trailside along riparian/meadows of narrow canyon bottom below slopes of mixed conifers and volcanic bluffs. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 4106.  8/18/2002. 		RM 807870	Barcode: RM0113054
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196.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Forest Road 103 at Rio Puerco Recreation Site, 7.8 air mi SW of Coyote, 0.3 mi E down Rio Puerco from parking lot.  Elev. 8080-8160 ft.
T22N R2E S33; also NW1/4 S34.  36 5.971' N, 106 43.44' W to 36 6.026' N, 106 43.092' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 413.  6/9/2002. 		RM 807915	Barcode: RM0113081
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197.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Mora County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: East Pecos Baldy and Pecos Baldy Lake, 7.5 air mi due N of Cowles, from summit SE 0.3 air mi to saddle, also E 0.3 air mi to lake.  Elev. 11350-12529 ft.
T20N R12E S34 NE1/4; also NW1/4 S25.  35 54.556' N, 105 39.089' W to 35 54.643' N, 105 38.769' W; GPS reading.  
Spruce-fir slopes into steep, moist drainage, then opening to meadow on flats with scattered bristlecone pine by lake. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 4215.  8/19/2002. 		RM 807869	Barcode: RM0113057
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198.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Mora County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: where Trail 245 crosses the Rito Sebadilloses, 8 air mi NNE of Cowles.  Elev. 9920-9960 ft.
T20N R13E S31 N1/2.  35 54.886' N, 105 36.352' W; GPS reading.  
Forested meadow with disperse, mature aspen on east facing slope. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 4247.  8/19/2002. 		RM 807868	Barcode: RM0113052
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199.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Santa Fe County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Santa Fe Municipal Watershed, 7 air mi ENE of Santa Fe, at end of road NE of McClure Reservoir, S 0.4 air mi along Santa Fe River.  Elev. 8200-8320 ft.
T17N R11E S18 NE1/4; also SW1/4 S8.  35 42.67' N, 105 48.304' W to 35 42.366' N, 105 48.372' W; GPS reading.  
Narrow, excised riparian corridor of river. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 4422.  8/23/2002. 		RM 807867	Barcode: RM0113058
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200.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Seven Springs Fish Hatchery, 5.5 air mi NW of La Cueva, ENE up Rio Cebolla for 1.1 mi, at NM Hwy 126/Forest Road 314 junction to river.  Elev. 7880-7960 ft.
T20N R2E S35 NW1/4; also South1/2 S26.  35 55.591' N, 106 42.473' W to 35 55.931' N, 106 41.371' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 456.  6/11/2002. 		RM 807914	Barcode: RM0113082
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201.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Pablo Canyon, 7 air mi SE of Cuba. From Forest Road 20/533 junction E up canyon 0.5 mi along Forest Road 20.  Elev. 7940-8050 ft.
T20N R1E S20 N1/2.  35 57.149' N, 106 51.832' W to 35 57.254' N, 106 51.328' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian and adjacent open meadows of canyon bottom. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 583.  6/13/2002. 		RM 807913	Barcode: RM0113083
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202.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: lower Rito de los Pinos on Forest Road 95, 3.9 air mi NNE of Cuba. From USFS gate 2.7 mi to Los Pinos trail parking lot near wilderness boundary.  Elev. 7370-7980 ft.
T22N R1W S4; also N1/2 S3 and T23N R1W SE1/4 S34, NW1/4 S35, and SW1/4 S26.  36 4.741' N, 106 56.34' W.  
Wet meadow in drainage. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 677.  6/16/2002. 		RM 807912	Barcode: RM0113084
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203.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Foest Road 70, South San Pedro Parks Wilderness trailhead from parking lot N to San Gregorio Reservoir.  Elev. 9200-9400 ft.
T21N R1E S21 W1/2.  36 1.636' N, 106 50.815' W to 36 2.441' N, 106 50.758' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 70.  6/2/2002. 		RM 807916	Barcode: RM0113080
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204.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: San Jose Creek trailhead - northwest border of San Pedro Parks Wilderness Area, 3.5 air mi SE of Regina. From the end of Forest Road 96 SE on trail for 0.8 air mi.  Elev. 8460-9200 ft.
T22N R1W S12.  36 9.344' N, 106 53.865' W to 36 8.903' N, 106 53.165' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian and lower slopes of steep-walled drainage in aspen forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 746.  6/16/2002. 		RM 807911	Barcode: RM0113085
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205.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Cecelia Canyon, 3.5 air mi SE of Gallina. From end of Forest Road 171 back 0.2 mi and up canyon 0.4 mi.  Elev. 8300-8500 ft.
T23N R1E S36 South1/2.  36 10.412' N, 106 47.291' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian drainage in forest of mixed conifers/aspen. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 796.  6/18/2002. 		RM 807910	Barcode: RM0113086
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206.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Rio Gallina, 3 air mi S of Gallina. From Forest Road 14/17 junction S on Forest Road 14 for 0.3 mi to seep.  Elev. 7900-8100 ft.
T23N R1E S28 South1/2.  36 11.634' N, 106 50.616' W to 36 11.382' N, 106 50.734' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian and blue spruce in drainage. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 848.  6/18/2002. 		RM 807909	Barcode: RM0113087
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207.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Peralta Canyon, 7.3 road mi S on Forest Road 280 from NM Hwy 4/Forest Road 280 junction. 0.5 mi SE into canyon.  Elev. 8160-8600 ft.
T18N R4E S27.  35 46.202' N, 106 30.69' W; GPS reading.  
Riparian and wet meadows. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 972.  6/20/2002. 		RM 807908	Barcode: RM0113088
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208.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: San Pedro Mountains: Resumidero Creek on east edge of San Pedro Park at junction of Forest Road 93 and Forest Road 461.  Elev. 8900-9100 ft.
T22N R2E S29 N1/4.  36 6.905' N, 106 44.74' W; GPS reading.  
Streamside and ponderosa pine. Phenology: flowering. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 74808.  5/30/2002. 		RM 807840	Barcode: RM0113077
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209.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: East Fork Jemez River from trailhead, 0.2 air mi W of Las Condras Campground, N and W to Valles Caldera National Preserve fence near highpoint 8612.  Elev. 8300-8400 ft.
T18N R4E S5 South1/2; also NE1/4 S6.  35 49.658' N, 106 35.25' W; GPS reading.  
Broad valley with volcanic boulders and rock outcrops on flanks. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 75483.  6/29/2002. 		RM 807839	Barcode: RM0113078
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210.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Las Conchas Campground on NM Hwy 4 upstream on East Fork Jemez River to 0.8 mi.  Elev. 8461 ft.
T18N R4E S4.  35 48.87' N, 106 31.441' W; GPS reading.  
Canyon and streamside. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 75554.  7/12/2002. 		RM 807838	Barcode: RM0113079
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211.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Sebadilla Creek S of Flying Cloud Ranch, 3 air mi SSW of Barillas Peak; up creek 0.5 air mi.  Elev. 7740-7880 ft.
T15N R14E S18 NE1/4; also SE1/4 S7.  35.532 N, 105.492 W; GPS Reading.  
Narrow riparian corridor in canyon bottom, canyon surrounded by mixed conifer forest; granite bluffs and bedrock constrictions. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 5055.  6/9/2003. 		RM 807866	Barcode: RM0113059
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212.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Santa Fe County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Glorieta Canyon 3 air mi N of Glorieta. N35.630 W105.779 S 1 air mi to N35.616 W105.771.  Elev. 7640-8180 ft.
T16N R11E S15 W1/2; also NE1/4 S16 and S9.  35.63 N, 105.779 W to 35.616 N, 105.771 W; GPS Reading.  
Trailside through riparian canyon bottom in Pseudotsuga/Abies forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 5138.  6/10/2003. 		RM 807865	Barcode: RM0113060
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213.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Santa Fe County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Tesuque Creek on Winsor Trail 254, 3 air mi SE of Tesuque; SW on trail 0.5 air mi.  Elev. 7320-7370 ft.
T18N R10E S32; also NW1/4 S33.  35.745 N, 105.888 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian with mature ponderosa pine, horsetail, cottonwood, alder, and willow; sandy wash. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 5201.  6/12/2003. 		RM 807864	Barcode: RM0113051
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214.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Santa Fe County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Rio Medio Trail 155 adjacent to Rio Medio, 6 air mi due W of Truchas Peak; NW along trail 0.2 air mi.  Elev. 8410 ft.
T20N R11E S9 SE1/4; also S15.  35.963 N, 105.752 W; GPS Reading.  
Canyon bottom adjacent to river, or trailside lower slope of spruce forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 5747.  6/23/2003. 		RM 807863	Barcode: RM0113061
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215.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: El Porvenir Canyon on Trail 247, 5 air mi W of San Ignacio.  Elev. 8200-8450 ft.
T18N R14E S22 South1/2; also NW1/4 S27.  35.77 N, 105.448 W; GPS Reading.  
Canyon bottom of mostly spruce, and moist lower slope of mixed conifers along trail; granite bluffs constricting canyon. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 6141.  7/6/2003. 		RM 807862	Barcode: RM0113062
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216.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Gallinas Creek from end of County Road 263, 20 air mi NW of Las Vegas.  Elev. 8630-9190 ft.
T17N R13E S12 NE1/4; also T18N R13E S36 SW1/4.  35.724 N, 105.509 W; GPS Reading.  
Canyon bottom and lower slope, trailside, through spruce/fir forest; granite bluffs constricting canyon in places. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 6222.  7/7/2003. 		RM 807861	Barcode: RM0113050
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217.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Canones Creek, 6.5 air mi SSE of Youngsville. S 0.7 air mi along creek.  Elev. 8060 ft.
T22N R4E S27.  36.112 N, 106.496 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian; streambanks or standing water. Phenology: fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 6536.  7/11/2003. 		RM 807860	Barcode: RM0113068
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218.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: Rito de Abiquiu NE of Cienega del Oso, 2.5 air mi SSE of Polvadera Peak. N36.029 W106.390 NE 0.6 air mi in drainage to N36.036 W106.382.  Elev. 9400-10430 ft.
T21N R5E S27 N1/2; also South1/2 S22.  36.029 N, 106.39 W to 36.036 N, 106.382 W; GPS Reading.  
Open riparian bottom and steep shaded slope of corkbark fir/blue spruce with an understory of Paxistima, Trauttvetaria, and Vaccinium. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 6559.  7/12/2003. 		RM 807859	Barcode: RM0113056
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219.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Jemez Mountains: East Fork Polvadera Creek, 1.5 air mi due W of Polvadera Peak. N36.063 W106.437 S 0.8 air mi along creek to N36.052 W106.434.  Elev. 8530-8700 ft.
T21N R5E S8 NE1/4; also SE1/4 S7; and NW1/4 S17.  36.063 N, 106.434 W to 36.052 N, 106.434 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian, grazed bottom, and lower slopes of spruce/fir forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 6675.  7/13/2003. 		RM 807858	Barcode: RM0113069
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220.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Santa Fe County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Katherine Lake near Santa Fe Baldy, 6 air mi WNW of Cowles. N35.836 W105.753 at Lake Katherine SE 0.4 air mi on trail to N35.833 W105.747.  Elev. 11500-11800 ft.
T19N R11E S35; also E1/2 S34.  35.836 N, 105.753 W to 35.833 N, 105.747 W; GPS Reading.  
Trailside through spruce forest following drainage from lake and parallelling granitic outcrops. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 6862.  7/18/2003. 		RM 807857
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221.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Winsor Creek Trail 254, 2 air mi W of Cowles. SW1/4 air mi on trail.  Elev. 8680 ft.
T18N R12E S32 SE1/4.  35.817 N, 105.689 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian and trailside lower, moist canyon slopes in spruce/fir forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 6979.  7/19/2003. 		RM 807856	Barcode: RM0113070
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222.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Pecos River W of Albright Creek, 2.5 air mi NE of Cowles; at granitic constricition of canyon.  Elev. 8400 ft.
T19N R12E S26 E1/2.  35.838 N, 105.637 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian of river. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 7081.  7/20/2003. 		RM 807855	Barcode: RM0113071
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223.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Otero County: Summit of Sierra Blanca Peak.  Elev. 11670 ft.
4.24E, 36.92N; GPS Reading.  
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Richard W. Scott, 9474.  7/22/1995. 		RM 610299
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224.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Forest Road 156 at turn off for Elk Mountain, 1 air mi NNW of summit, NW 0.3 air mi parallel road .  Elev. 11240-11340 ft.
T18N R13E S15 SW1/4.  35.78 N, 105.558 W; GPS Reading.  
Roadside and pockets of open meadow, Achillea dominant, in spruce forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 7133.  7/24/2003. 		RM 807854	Barcode: RM0113072
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225.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Forest Road 156 at Wesner Springs, 1 air mi ENE of Elk Mountain summit.  Elev. 10880 ft.
T18N R13E S23.  35.773 N, 105.537 W; GPS Reading.  
Roadside and spring run-off in spruce forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 7183.  7/24/2003. 		RM 807853
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226.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Trail 216 in Burro Canyon, 2 air mi E of Elk Mountain summit. N35.765 W105.528 SE 0.4 air mi in canyon bottom to N35.760 W105.523 at creek crossing.  Elev. 10070-10180 ft.
T18N R13E S25 NW1/4.  35.76 N, 105.523 W to 35.765 N, 105.528 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian and open meadow in canyon bottom below forested slopes of spruce. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 7262.  7/24/2003. 		RM 807852	Barcode: RM0113073
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227.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Mora County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Trail 251 along Horsethief Creek, 2.5 air mi WSW of Pecos Baldy. N35.900 W105.708 S 0.3 air mi to N35.896 W105.708.  Elev. 10100-10200 ft.
T19N R12E S6 NE1/4.  35.9 N, 105.708 W to 35.896 N, 105.708 W; GPS Reading.  
Trailside canyon bottom and riparian in spruce forest with corkbark fir. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 7550.  7/29/2003. 		RM 807851	Barcode: RM0113055
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228.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Santa Fe County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Forest Road 102 through Pacheco Canyon, 5 air mi ENE of Tesque. N35.789 W105.857 E 0.5 air mi to N35.787 W105.848.  Elev. 8250-8540 ft.
T18N R10E S15 NE1/4; also NW1/4 S14.  35.789 N, 105.857 W to 35.787 N, 105.848 W; GPS Reading.  
Roadside canyon bottom and riparian with Douglas and white fir in drainage; canyon slopes of ponderosa pine. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 7733.  8/1/2003. 		RM 807850	Barcode: RM0113049
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229.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Santa Fe County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Rio Nambe Trail 160 E from Trail 403 junction, 2 3/4 air mi WSW of Santa Fe Baldy. N35.824 W105.800 from junction ESE 0.5 air mi to N35.821 W105.793.  Elev. 8960-9400 ft.
T18N R11E S5 NE1/4.  35.824 N, 105.8 W to 35.821 N, 105.793 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian or standing water in canyon bottom of mixed conifers and mature aspen. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 7909.  8/3/2003. 		RM 807845	Barcode: RM0113063
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230.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Mora County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: E of base of Truchas Peak on Trail 351, 10 air mi N of Cowles; in vicinity of springs.  Elev. 12000 ft.
T20N R12E S11 SW1/4.  35.9598 N, 105.6392 W; GPS Reading.  
Spring with wet subalpine meadow at edge of spruce forest near south-facing talus slope. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 8034.  8/8/2003. 		RM 807844	Barcode: RM0113064
_________________________________________________________________________

231.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Mora County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Rio Medio Trail 351, 9 air mi N of Cowles. NE 1.1 air mi to junction with Trail 351A (to Joe Vigil Lake).  Elev. 9760-10600 ft.
T20N R12E S22 NW1/4; also N1/2 S21.  35.9372 N, 105.6776 W; GPS Reading.  
Trailside along riparian in spruce/corkbark fir forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 8225.  8/9/2003. 		RM 807843	Barcode: RM0113065
_________________________________________________________________________

232.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Mora County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Rio Valdez Trail 224, 6.5 air mi NE of Cowles. N35.8700 W105.5778 at junction with Trail 250 N 0.8 air mi on trail to N35.8813 W105.5781.  Elev. 9320-9600 ft.
T19N R13E S8 SE1/4; also SW1/4 S9.  35.8813 N, 105.5781 W to 35.87 N, 105.5778 W; GPS Reading.  
Trailside spruce forest along riparian in bottom. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 8380.  8/13/2003. 		RM 807842	Barcode: RM0113066
_________________________________________________________________________

233.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Rio Mora near Valle Largo Trail 248 crossing, 2 3/4 air mi ENE of Cowles.  Elev. 8800 ft.
T19N R13E S31 NW1/4.  35.8278 N, 105.6183 W; GPS Reading.  
Narrow, moist canyon bottom with granite bluffs and riparian in surrounding mixed conifer forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 8657.  8/17/2003. 		RM 807841	Barcode: RM0113067
_________________________________________________________________________

234.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Mora County: Santa Fe National Forest and Vicinity: Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Pecos Wilderness: Pecos Falls, 11 air mi NNE of Cowles.  Elev. 10500 ft.
T20N R13E S22 SW1/4.  35.9377 N, 105.5568 W; GPS Reading.  
Riparian corridor of Salix, Ribes, Ligusticum and graminoids. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Reif, 10263.  8/10/2004. 		RM 805146	Barcode: RM0113048
_________________________________________________________________________

235.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Lincoln County: Lincoln National Forest: White Mountain Trail: above pasture.  Elev. 9300 ft.
In loam on south to northeast slopes. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Robert B. Ewing, E-52.  7/29/1923. 		USFS 437033
_________________________________________________________________________

236.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Mogollon Mountains: Pinchot Ranger Station.  Elev. 1950-2280 m.
Phenology: flowering. 

Rose E. Collom, 237.  7/6/1933. 		RM 206617
_________________________________________________________________________

237.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Lincoln County: Lincoln National Forest: high divide between Bonito and Eagle Creek drainages.  Elev. 10500 ft.
Spruce subalpine fir with ribes, senecio, and sanguisorboides. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

William H. Moir, 259.  6/20/1974. 		RM 346032
_________________________________________________________________________

238.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Coconino National Forest: San Francisco Peaks, Agassiz Peak.  Elev. 11150 ft.
T23N R7E S32.  
Forest; with Picea engelmannii. Phenology: flowering. 

William H. Moir, 327.  8/13/1974. 		RM 345988
_________________________________________________________________________

239.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Lincoln County: Lincoln National Forest: Sacremento Mountains: near Sierra Blanca Peak.  Elev. 10200 ft.
33 22.5' N, 105 48.5' W; GPS Reading.  
In virgin Picea engelmannii and Abies Lasiocarpa forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

William H. Moir, 68-1.  8/2/1968. 		RM 286321
_________________________________________________________________________

240.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Valles Caldera National Preserve: Jemez Mountains: Rito de los Indios, ca 2 air mi NE of intersection with the pipeline.  Elev. 8973 ft.
35.9899 N, 106.4761 W; uncertainty 1 mi..  
Wooded slopes and stream bottom. Phenology: flowering. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 71552.  6/28/2001. 		RM 709287	Barcode: RM0071357
_________________________________________________________________________

241.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Valles Caldera National Preserve: Jemez Mountains: 0.9 road mi SW of fork at top of Redondo Creek Canyon.  Elev. 9100-9200 ft.
35 53' 48" N, 106 34' 18.5" W; uncertainty 1 mi..  
Roadside and streambottoms. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 72792.  7/25/2001. 		RM 709286	Barcode: RM0071358
_________________________________________________________________________

242.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Apache County: Apache National Forest; Sheeps Crossing.  Elev. 9400 ft.
T7N R27E S33.  
Phenology: fruiting. 

Charles P. Pase, 1589.  9/2/1965. 		RMRS 
_________________________________________________________________________

243.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Apache County: Apache National Forest; Sheeps Crossing.  Elev. 9400 ft.
T7N R27E S33.  
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Charles P. Pase, 1589.  9/2/1965. 		RMRS 
_________________________________________________________________________

244.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest: Winsor Creek, Pecos River.  Elev. 8500 ft.
T19N R12E S33.  
Phenology: flowering. 

Charles P. Pase, 2089.  7/9/1976. 		RMRS 
_________________________________________________________________________

245.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Sitgreaves National Forest; Leonard Canyon at Dines Tank.  Elev. 6900 ft.
T13N R12E S29.  
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Charles P. Pase, 2206.  9/6/1977. 		RMRS 
_________________________________________________________________________

246.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Carson National forest; Tres Ritos Ranger Station.  Elev. 8600 ft.
Phenology: flowering. 

E. Shirley Bliss, 39.  //. 		RMRS 
_________________________________________________________________________

247.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Coconino National Forest: San Francisco Mountain.  Elev. 11500 ft.
T22N R7E S4.  
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Elbert L. Little Jr., 4623.  7/24/1938. 		RMRS 
_________________________________________________________________________

248.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Coconino National Forest: 15 miles north of Flagstaff; south of small talus slope.  Elev. 10200 ft.
T23N R7E S30.  
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

J. M. Rominger, 2050.  7/15/1980. 		RMRS 
_________________________________________________________________________

249.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Valles Caldera National Preserve: Jemez Mountains: upper slopes on northeast side of Redondo Peak.  Elev. 10160-10360 ft.
35 52.855' N, 106 32.91' W; GPS Reading.  
Roadside along volcanic outcrops, open slopes, and forested areas. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Reif, 2393.  7/15/2002. 		RM 735618	Barcode: RM0071356
     with Brian Jacobs, Elaine Jacobs
_________________________________________________________________________

250.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Apache County: Fort Apache Indian Reservation. [Paradise Creek]  Elev. 9500 ft.
T6N R26E S6.  
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Win Green, 20.  7/25/1967. 		RMRS 
_________________________________________________________________________

251.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Valles Caldera National Preserve: Jemez Mountains: lake formed by road to drilling pad on WNW side of Redondo Peak, ca 1 mi from Redondo Creek Road.  Elev. 9572 ft.
35 52.752' N, 106 34.386' W; GPS Reading.  
Stream and lake. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 76858.  8/20/2002. 		RM 735619	Barcode: RM0071355
_________________________________________________________________________

252.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Valles Caldera National Preserve: Jemez Mountains: trip from 7 roads to "Redondito peak" and down the La Jara Creek to headquarters: main road to Redondo Peak on north to east to south sides of "Redondito peak" to La Jara Creek, ca 1.5-2 road mi.  Elev. 9970-10340 ft.
35 53.45' N, 106 32.881' W to 35 52.851' N, 106 32.915' W; GPS Reading.  
Spruce/fir forests and roadside with seeps; forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 77988.  7/18/2003. 		RM 768574
_________________________________________________________________________

253.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Valles Caldera National Preserve: Jemez Mountains: Short Canyon, lower 0.5 air mi.  Elev. 8490-8650 ft.
35 55.023' N, 106 36.191' W to 35 54.701' N, 106 35.952' W; GPS Reading.  
Grassy slopes with scattered patches of pine and oak. Phenology: flowering. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 78102.  7/19/2003. 		RM 768573	Barcode: RM0071354
     with Jonathan Coop
_________________________________________________________________________

254.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Sandoval County: Valles Caldera National Preserve: Rito de los Indios Canyon, ca 2 1/2 mi up canyon along Road I, above junction with Pipeline Road F and vicinity of old cabin on tributary stream.  Elev. 9050 ft.
35.9924 N, 106.4726 W.  0E, 0N.  
Spring/seep erupting from base of small felsenmeer on west facing canyon slope immediately above creek and directly oppostie of where cabin creek tributary joins the Indios Creek. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian F. Jacobs, 0025.  6/14/2001. 		RM 718888	Barcode: RM0072251
_________________________________________________________________________

255.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Bob Creek: La Plata Mountains.  Elev. 10000 ft.
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Carl F. Baker, 234.  6/29/1898. 		RM 13757
     with F. S. Earle and S. M. Tracy
_________________________________________________________________________

256.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Bob Creek: La Plata Mountains.  Elev. 10000 ft.
Phenology: flowering. 

Carl F. Baker, 234.  6/29/1898. 		RM 168213
     with F. S. Earle and S. M. Tracy
_________________________________________________________________________

257.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Mount Hesperus.
Above timber line. Phenology: flowering. 

Carl F. Baker, 252.  6/30/1898. 		RM 13756
     with F. S. Earle and S. M. Tracy
_________________________________________________________________________

258.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Mount Hesperus.
Above timber line. Phenology: flowering. 

Carl F. Baker, 252.  6/30/1898. 		RM 168206
     with F. S. Earle and S. M. Tracy
_________________________________________________________________________

259.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: Van Boxle's Ranch, above Cimarron.  Elev. 8500 ft.
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Carl F. Baker, 391.  7/10/1901. 		RM 168208
_________________________________________________________________________

260.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: Van Boxle's Ranch, above Cimarron.  Elev. 8500 ft.
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Carl F. Baker, 391.  7/10/1901. 		RM 33103
_________________________________________________________________________

261.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montezuma County: Mancos.  Elev. 7500 ft.
Along river bottom. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Carl F. Baker, 42.  6/22/1898. 		RM 168209
     with F. S. Earle and S. M. Tracy
_________________________________________________________________________

262.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Near Cowles: Panchuela Creek.  Elev. 8300 ft.
Phenology: flowering. 

Earl F. Castetter, 1071.  7/5/1931. 		RM 128202
_________________________________________________________________________

263.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Ca 4 mi S of Glad Park. 1/4  Elev. 8000 ft.
T13S R102W S13 NW1/4 NE.  
Oak/pinyon/juniper  and black sage community in loamy clay soil. Phenology: flowering. 

Elizabeth Neese, 13410.  5/26/1983. 		RM 364015
_________________________________________________________________________

264.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Costilla County: Culebra Canon.  Elev. 9000 ft.
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

E. R. Warren, 518.  7/7/1912. 		RM 78373
_________________________________________________________________________

265.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, no county County: Montezuma National Forest.  Elev. 10000 ft.
Phenology: fruiting. 

Everard S. Keithley, 470.  8/19/1913. 		USFS 437009
_________________________________________________________________________

266.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Carson National Forest: Tres Ritos Ranger Station.  Elev. 8600 ft.
Common in deep moist loam. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

E. Shirley Bliss, 39.  6/28/1929. 		USFS 437039
_________________________________________________________________________

267.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Santa Fe National Forest: Rio Palomas Valley.  Elev. 10000 ft.
T21N R1E S13.  36.0502 N, 106.7844 W; uncertainty 1 mi..  
Gentle north slope in moist soil. Phenology: fruiting. 

Earl W. Loveridge, 31.  8//1916. 		USFS 437032
_________________________________________________________________________

268.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: Near Sheep Creek.  Elev. 7000 ft.
Shade near creek. Phenology: flowering. 

Edwin B. Payson, 3905.  7/6/1924. 		RM 102212
     with Lois B. Payson
_________________________________________________________________________

269.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: Tabeguache Basin.  Elev. 8000 ft.
Shady aspen grove. Phenology: flowering. 

Edwin B. Payson, 552.  7/29/1914. 		RM 80765
_________________________________________________________________________

270.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Uncompahgre National Forest: Cold Springs Ranger Station.  Elev. 8500 ft.
T51N R16W S29.  38.6558 N, 108.6744 W; uncertainty 1 mi..  
East black sandy loam slope. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Elmer F. Reed, 33.  7/25/1920. 		USFS 437042
_________________________________________________________________________

271.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest: Manzanares Creek.  Elev. 8200 ft.
Common in wet loam. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Frederic G. Renner, 266.  7/24/1923. 		USFS 437008
_________________________________________________________________________

272.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: Gunnison National Forest: Crystal Creek Ranger Station.  Elev. 8000 ft.
Abundant on clay loam. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Felix E. Read, R-365.  8/10/1938. 		USFS 437045
_________________________________________________________________________

273.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Dolores County: Rico.
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

George E. Osterhout, 1870.  6/15/1899. 		RM 168210
_________________________________________________________________________

274.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Garfield County: Rifle.
Hills. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

George E. Osterhout, 2137.  6/25/1900. 		RM 168212
_________________________________________________________________________

275.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Ouray County: Ouray-Silverton Road.
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Harry Hapeman, s.n..  7/1/1920. 		RM 231044
_________________________________________________________________________

276.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Archuleta County: Near Piedra River.
Among cottonwoods. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Hazel M. Schmoll, 1152.  6/18/1924. 		RM 98625
_________________________________________________________________________

277.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Las Animas County: 14 mi S of Trinidad.
Along a creek in moist humus. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Louis O. Williams, 2273.  6/24/1935. 		RM 146415
_________________________________________________________________________

278.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Las Animas County: 14 mi S of Trinidad.
Along creek in moist humus. Phenology: flowering. 

Louis O. Williams, 2273.  6/24/1935. 		RM 168205
_________________________________________________________________________

279.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Huerfano County: Cuchara River above La Veta.  Elev. 2100 m.
Phenology: flowering. 

P. A. Rydberg, 5685.  5/31/1900. 		RM 168207
     with F. K. Vreeland
_________________________________________________________________________

280.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Huerfano County: Cuchara River above La Veta.  Elev. 2100 m.
Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

P. A. Rydberg, 5685.  5/31/1900. 		RM 29624
     with F. K. Vreeland
_________________________________________________________________________

281.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Carson National Forest: Lagunitas.  Elev. 10400 ft.
T31N R6E S33.  36.8793 N, 106.3165 W; uncertainty 1 mi..  
Infrequent in grassland. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Ralph K. Gierisch, 3153.  7/26/1967. 		USFS 437038
_________________________________________________________________________

282.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Garfield County: White River National Forest: Old Bennit Mill: North Windy Point.  Elev. 10000 ft.
Abundant on 10 degree east moist loam slope. Phenology: flowering. 

Rich R. Thomson, RT-87.  7/10/1930. 		USFS 437041
_________________________________________________________________________

283.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Rio Arriba County: Edge of Cruces Basin Wilderness.  Elev. 11000 ft.
36 54.5' N, 106 21.4' W.  
Moist slope with Picea and Arenaria. Phenology: flowering. 

Robert D. Dorn, 8839.  7/5/2001. 		RM 702728
_________________________________________________________________________

284.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Las Animas County: North Fork of the Purgatoire River; Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  Elev. 9400 ft.
Stream bank with Caramine and Pedicularis. Phenology: flowering. 

Robert D. Dorn, 8877.  7/7/2001. 		RM 702867
_________________________________________________________________________

285.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Colfax County: Philmont Scout Ranch, near Cimarron: Cimarroncito Reservoir.  Elev. 7600 ft.
Common in moist shaded area. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 1952.  6/16/1968. 		RM 299304
_________________________________________________________________________

286.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Colfax County: Philmont Scout Ranch, near Cimarron: Copper Park.  Elev. 10500 ft.
Edge of woods beneath spruce tree. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Ronald L. Hartman, 2202.  7/1/1968. 		RM 299305
_________________________________________________________________________

287.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, La Plata County: San Juan National Forest: La Plata: Dry Fork of Lightner Creek.  Elev. 7500 ft.
Damp and shady area. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

S. Duval Anderson, A-41.  7/7/1925. 		USFS 437043
_________________________________________________________________________

288.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Las Vegas Mountain: summit.  Elev. 11000 ft.
Phenology: flowering. 

T. D. A. Cockerell, 2.  //. 		RM 41138
_________________________________________________________________________

289.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Top of Las Vegas Range.  Elev. 11000 ft.
Phenology: flowering. 

T. D. A. Cockerell, 20.  //1901. 		RM 36916
_________________________________________________________________________

290.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Santa Fe County: Santa Fe (Pecos) National Forest: Laquero Canyon.  Elev. 9000 ft.
South slope in sandy loam. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Thomas P. Reid, 335.  7/10/1915. 		USFS 437031
_________________________________________________________________________

291.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, San Miguel County: Santa Fe National Forest: Pecos Wilderness.  Elev. 10100 ft.
Infrequent in understory of spruce/ fir forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

William H. Moir, 140.  7//1973. 		RM 346010
_________________________________________________________________________

292.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Miguel County: Montezuma National Forest: Beaver Park: Nix Ranch.  Elev. 9000 ft.
North wet slope. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

W. I. Wilson, 753.  8/7/1914. 		USFS 437049
_________________________________________________________________________

293.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, San Juan County: North side of Elk Creek at confluence with Animas River.  Elev. 2705 m.
T40N R7W S17 SE1/4.  
Alluvium on canyon bottom with Picea Engelmanii and Populus angustifolia. Phenology: flowering. 

W. L. Baker, 85117.  6/30/1985. 		RM 526536
_________________________________________________________________________

294.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: W bank of Coal Creek; ca 0.1 mi S of confluence with Robinson Creek.  Elev. 2215 m.
T14S R89W S26 NE1/4.  
Alluvium along river with Populus angustifolia and Picea pungens. Phenology: flowering. 

W. L. Baker, 8537.  6/21/1985. 		RM 526529
_________________________________________________________________________

295.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Pueblo County: Beulah.
Phenology: flowering. 

W. W. Robbins, 4936.  6/6/1908. 		RM 64273
_________________________________________________________________________

296.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Sitgreaves National Forest: Leonard Canyon at Dines Tank.  Elev. 6900 ft.
In dense shade along streams with Alnus tenuifolia and salix type. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Charles P. Pase, 2206.  9/6/1977. 		RM 345783
_________________________________________________________________________

297.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona, Coconino County: Coconino National Forest.
Coconino and Yavapai Counties. Phenology: flowering. 

James T. Jardine, 280.  8/25/1911. 		USFS 437036
     with Robert R. Hill
_________________________________________________________________________

298.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Garfield County: Flat Tops/White River Plateau: Hanging Lake trail, ca 8 air mi ENE of Glenwood Springs.  Elev. 6200-7400 ft.
T5S R87W S19.  39.6005 N, 107.1929 W.  
Along creek and lake at bottom of steep canyon through Precambrian rock, with Douglas fir, boxelder, and Rocky Mountain maple. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

James P. Vanderhorst, 193.  6/4/1990. 		 618661
_________________________________________________________________________

299.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Garfield County: Flat Tops/White River Plateau: No Name Creek, ca 3 mi NE of Glenwood Springs.  Elev. 6200-6800 ft.
T5S R88W S32; also S29 and S20.  39.5714 N, 107.2869 W.  
Bottom of canyon along creek, with Douglas fir and gambel oak. 

James P. Vanderhorst, 240.  6/6/1990. 		 
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300.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Garfield County: Flat Tops/White River Plateau: Mitchell Creek, ca 3 air mi NW of downtown Glenwood Springs.  Elev. 6000-7600 ft.
T5S R89W S27.  39.5859 N, 107.3622 W.  
Lush, overgrown creek bottom, with narrowleaf cottonwood, Douglas fir, blue spruce, aspen, dogwood, and water birch. Phenology: flowering. 

James P. Vanderhorst, 2733.  6/19/1991. 		 618659
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301.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Garfield County: Flat Tops/White River Plateau: meadows and cliffs above Deep Creek Canyon, ca 12 air mi NNE of Glenwood Springs.  Elev. 9600-10200 ft.
T4S R87W S18; also S19.  39.7023 N, 107.1929 W.  
Meadows, with Mertensia, Veratrum, and Osmorhiza. Phenology: flowering. 

James P. Vanderhorst, 561.  6/25/1990. 		 618660
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302.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Las Animas County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Spanish Peaks: ca 0.8 air mi SE of Cordova Pass (Apishapa Pass) and ca 2.8 air mi SW of West Spanish Peak; ca 11.3 air mi S of La Veta.  Elev. 11000-11400 ft.
T31S R68W S17 SE1/4.  37.3456 N, 105.0197 W.  
Logged area and open spruce-fir-bristlecone pine forest. 

B. E. Nelson, 44039.  6/26/1998. 		RM 
     with Brian Elliott
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303.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Custer County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Wet Mountains: North Creek Picnic Ground on the North Creek Road, ca 3 road mi from junction of County Road 387.  Elev. 7350 ft.
T22S R69W S24 SE1/4.  38.1227 N, 105.0504 W.  
Riparian with Abies concolor and Pinus edulis. 

Brian Elliott, 1201.  6/10/1998. 		RM 
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304.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Huerfano County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Culebra Range: San Isabel National Forest: Spring Creek Trailhead, on Forest Road 414, S of Cuchara.  Elev. 9000 ft.
T31S R69W S4 SW1/4; also NW1/4 S9.  37.3747 N, 105.1104 W.  
Engelmann spruce. 

Brian Elliott, 2260.  6/20/1998. 		RM 
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305.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Las Animas County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: W of I-25 at Exit 2 (Wooten exit).  Elev. 7080 ft.
37.6444 N, 104.5014 W.  
Dirt road west of freeway at small bridge; riparian with Quercus gambellii. 

Brian Elliott, 2601.  6/24/1998. 		RM 
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306.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Las Animas County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Park Plateau: South Fork Purgatoire River; Tercio Ranch, W of Trinidad and S of Stonewall on County Road 13.0, ca 0.5 mi W from bridge.  Elev. 8000 ft.
37.0806 N, 105.0283 W.  
Riparian with beaver marsh; ponderosa pine. 

Brian Elliott, 2801.  6/27/1998. 		RM 
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307.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Pueblo County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Wet Mountains: on Forest Road 320, S of San Isabel.  Elev. 8000 ft.
T24S R68W S8 SE1/4; also W1/2 S9.  37.9767 N, 105.0174 W.  
Small campground with Picea and Abies. 

Brian Elliott, 2985.  6/28/1998. 		RM 
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308.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Costilla County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Culebra Range: along Trinchera Creek to Beccerro Basin, ca 3/4 mi W of Trinchera Peak, SE of Fort Garland.  Elev. 11400 ft.
37.2514 N, 105.1819 W.  
Engelmann spruce. 

Brian Elliott, 3351.  7/6/1998. 		RM 
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309.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Huerfano County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Spanish Peaks: W along ridgetop from East Spanish Peak and down avalanche chute to treeline, SW of Walsenburg.  Elev. 8800-12683 ft.
T30S R67W S32 NW1/4; also NE1/4 S31, E1/2 S30, SE1/4 S19; also SW1/4 S20.  37.3908 N, 104.9112 W.  
Alpine. 

Brian Elliott, 4911.  8/5/1998. 		RM 
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310.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Huerfano County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Spanish Peaks: W along ridgetop from East Spanish Peak and down avalanche chute to treeline, SW of Walsenburg.  Elev. 8800-12683 ft.
T30S R67W S32 NW1/4; also NE1/4 S31, E1/2 S30, SE1/4 S19; also SW1/4 S20.  37.3908 N, 104.9112 W.  
Alpine. 

Brian Elliott, 4913.  8/5/1998. 		RM 
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311.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Colfax County: Vermejo Park Ranch: unnamed tributary to Gold Creek, 1.25 air mi NE of Upper Underwood Lake.  Elev. 9557 ft.
36 58' 14" N, 105 11' 22.7" W; WGS 84, uncertainty 2 m., GPS reading.  
Small flowing stream and adjacent wet meadows, under mixed forest of Picea, Abies, and Populus tremuloides. Corolla pink in bud, turning blue when open; stamens inserted near tip of tube; stems in cumps in wet soil under conifers. Photographed. Phenology: flowering. 

Ben Legler, 4303.  6/13/2007. 		RM 900943	Barcode: RM0031375
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312.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Costilla County: Vermejo Park Ranch: Culebra Range: slope on east side of East Fork Costilla Creek, 3.4 air mi NE of State Line Peak.  Elev. 11309 ft.
37 0' 55.1" N, 105 14' 24.4" W; WGS 84, uncertainty 3 m., GPS reading.  
Steep northwest-facing talus slope with scattered Ribes montigenum and Salix brachycarpa, bordered at base by fast-flowing rocky stream; surrounding forest of Picea pungens and Pinus aristata. Corolla pink in bud, turning blue; stems single or in clumps of several under shrubs; occasional. Phenology: flowering. 

Ben Legler, 4921.  6/24/2007. 		RM 900811	Barcode: RM0029892
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313.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Costilla County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Culebra Range: Beccerro Basin, ca 3/4 mi W of Trinchera Peak, SE of Fort Garland.  Elev. 11400-12200 ft.
37.2875 N, 105.175 W.  
Slope with Picea engelmannii. 

Brian Elliott, 5298.  8/12/1998. 		RM 
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314.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Vermejo Park Ranch: slope above east side of Costilla Creek 0.51 air mi ESE of Lake No. 1.  Elev. 10414 ft.
36 58' 54.4" N, 105 14' 40.5" W; WGS 84, uncertainty 4 m., GPS reading.  
Small, wet, sloping meadow surrounded by mixed spruce-aspen forest, part of meadow excavated for road building material; dominated by Fragaria virginiana, Trifolium longipes, Dodecatheon pulchellum, Astragalus alpinus, Juncus. Corolla blue; local on edge of forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Ben Legler, 5130.  6/28/2007. 		RM 900942	Barcode: RM0031374
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315.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Vermejo Park Ranch: along an unnamed stream 0.2 mi E of lower Twin Lake; 2.1 air mi ENE of Costilla Reservoir dam.  Elev. 9767 ft.
36 53' 1.1" N, 105 14' 40" W; WGS 84, uncertainty 15 m., GPS reading.  
Cold, wet stream bottom under dense Picea forest; understory dominated by mosses, grasses, Cardamine cordifolia, Viola, Fragaria, and numerous other herbs. Corolla blue; stems clumped; frequent. Phenology: flowering. 

Ben Legler, 5331.  6/30/2007. 		RM 900941	Barcode: RM0031373
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316.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Colfax County: Vermejo Park Ranch: 0.4 air mi NE of summit of farthest north point on Ash Mountain; 4 air mi NE of Little Costilla Peak.  Elev. 10135 ft.
36 52' 14.8" N, 105 10' 18.2" W; WGS 84, uncertainty 6 m., GPS reading.  
Mixed forest of Populus tremuloides and Picea engelmannii in thin soil over andesite boulders, with mesic understory containing Arnica cordifolia, Thermopsis montana, Castilleja miniata, Aquilegia caerulea. Corolla blue; occasional in moist soil around small spring at talus-forest ecotone. Phenology: flowering. 

Ben Legler, 5628.  7/5/2007. 		RM 900940	Barcode: RM0031372
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317.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Colfax County: Vermejo Park Ranch: along Gold Creek at junction with an unnamed tributary, 2.1 air mi E of Underwood Lakes.  Elev. 8974 ft.
36 58' 0.1" N, 105 10' 18.5" W; WGS 84, uncertainty 5 m., GPS reading.  
Canyon bottom with mixture of small brushy meadows, wet rocky streamsides, and mixed forest of Picea pungens, Abies concolor, and Populus tremuloides; containing numerous heterogeneous microhabitats. Corolla blue; stems in large clumps; common. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Ben Legler, 5900.  7/13/2007. 		RM 900939	Barcode: RM0031371
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318.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Colfax County: Vermejo Park Ranch: along middle Ponil Creek 6.2 air mi NE of summit of Baldy Mountain and 15.2 air mi NW of Cimarron.  Elev. 7656 ft.
36.666523 N, 105.109161 W; WGS 84, GPS reading.  
Moist creek bottoms, with Populus angustifolia, Salix, Alnus incana, Thermopsis, tall dense grass cover. Corolla blue (pink in bud); uncomon in moist grassy area. Photographed. Specimen GPS: 36.665569, -105.108902. Phenology: flowering. 

Ben Legler, 8216.  5/28/2008. 		RM 900938	Barcode: RM0031370
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319.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Colfax County: Vermejo Park Ranch: along McCrystal Creek on east side of Ash Mountain; 3.3 air mi E of summit of Little Costilla Peak.  Elev. 9230 ft.
36.824226 N, 105.160873 W; WGS 84, GPS reading.  
Small mountain stream under mixed forest of Picea engelmannii, Populus tremuloides; with lush herbaceous growth along creek. Corolla blue; stems in small clumps; occasional on stream banks. Specimen GPS: 36.824303, -105.161148. Phenology: flowering. 

Ben Legler, 8749.  6/13/2008. 		RM 900937	Barcode: RM0031369
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320.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Colfax County: Vermejo Park Ranch: in Harry Bremmer Canyon W of Van Bremmer Park; 2.3 air mi SW of Mary's Lake.  Elev. 8613 ft.
36.827354 N, 105.12809 W; WGS 84, GPS reading.  
Steep forested canyon with Abies concolor, Picea pungens, and Pseudotsuga menziesii; with barely flowing seep in bottom. Corolla light blue with pink tinge; stems in small clumps; frequent. Specimen GPS: 36.82737, -105.127525. Phenology: flowering. 

Ben Legler, 8809.  6/16/2008. 		RM 900936	Barcode: RM0031368
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321.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Colfax County: Vermejo Park Ranch: along Bernal Creek 0.3 air mi SW of (upstream from) The Wall.  Elev. 8961 ft.
36.934246 N, 105.171516 W; WGS 84, GPS reading.  
Cool, forested stream banks under Picea and Populus tremuloides; with Maianthemum stellatum, Actaea rubra, and Osmorhiza depauperata. Corolla pale blue; common. Specimen GPS: 36.93404, -105.171631. Phenology: flowering. 

Ben Legler, 8821.  6/17/2008. 		RM 900935	Barcode: RM0031367
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322.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., New Mexico, Taos County: Vermejo Park Ranch: Culebra Range: rock outcrop near base of avalanche track 0.2 air mi N of Lake No. 2 and 1.1 air mi SW of summit of State Line Peak.  Elev. 11621 ft.
36.98122 N, 105.301201 W; WGS 84, GPS reading.  
Small rock slide among subalpine forest of Picea pungens and Abies arizonica. Corolla blue; stems in small clumps in rock crevices. Specimen GPS: 36.981297, -105.301353. Phenology: flowering. 

Ben Legler, 9795.  7/17/2008. 		RM 900934	Barcode: RM0031366
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323.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Costilla County: Vermejo Park Ranch: Culebra Range: at an unnamed pass at head of West Fork Costilla Creek; 2.5 air mi due NE of State Line Peak.  Elev. 11473 ft.
37.022289 N, 105.263985 W; WGS 84, GPS reading.  
Subalpine forest of Picea pungens with scattered Abies arizonica; understory with Vaccinium myrtillus and Senecio amplectens var. holmii. Corolla light blue to pink; inflorescences nodding; uncommon. Specimen GPS: 37.021915, -105.263687. Phenology: flowering. 

Ben Legler, 10689.  8/13/2008. 		RM 900933	Barcode: RM0031365
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324.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Custer County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Wet Mountains: San Isabel National Forest: off of County Road 274 just beyond national forest entrance.  Elev. 9050-9670 ft.
T21S R70W S21.  38.2102 N, 105.2187 W.  
Along stream and mountainsides; dominant species: aspen, oak, and Mertensia. Phenology: flowering. 

Charity Hall, 1498a.  6/27/1998. 		RM 
     with B. E. Nelson, Brian Jacobs and Alex Morgan
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325.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Pueblo County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Wet Mountains: San Isabel National Forest: across from Lake Isabel.  Elev. 8400-8550 ft.
T24S R68W S6.  37.9913 N, 105.0357 W.  
Along slope and stream across from lake; dominant species: Salix, Equisetum, and ponderosa. 

Charity Hall, 1681.  6/29/1998. 		RM 
     with Brian Jacobs and Alex Morgan
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326.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Custer County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Wet Mountains: San Isabel National Forest: ca 2.6 road mi on Forest Road 387 after the intersection of Forest roads 387 and 386.  Elev. 7200-7250 ft.
T22S R69W S24.  38.1227 N, 105.0504 W.  
Dominant species: blue spruce, Douglas fir, ponderosa, Gambels oak, and Salix; along stream and adjacent slopes; lots of detritus on mountainside. 

Charity Hall, 179.  6/9/1998. 		RM 
     with Brian Jacobs and Alex Morgan
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327.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Huerfano County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Culebra Range: San Isabel National Forest: intersection of Forest Road 422 and Colo Hwy 12.  Elev. 9300-9350 ft.
T31S R69W S22.  37.3311 N, 105.0923 W.  
Aspen forest slopes and streamside; dominant species: Salix, Potentilla, and aspen. 

Charity Hall, 1853.  7/6/1998. 		RM 
     with Brian Jacobs and Alex Morgan
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328.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Huerfano County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Culebra Range: San Isabel National Forest: Trail 1302 or Spring Creek Trail, ca 1/4 trail mi beyond trailhead.  Elev. 8800-8900 ft.
T31S R69W S4.  37.3747 N, 105.1104 W.  
Fine-grained soil; dominant species: ponderosa, aspen, and white fir. 

Charity Hall, 1919.  7/6/1998. 		RM 
     with Brian Jacobs and Alex Morgan
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329.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Las Animas County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Culebra Range: North Fork State Wildlife Area: off of Forest Road 34 from Colo Hwy 12.  Elev. 8700-8776 ft.
T32S R69W S24 E1/2.  37.2437 N, 105.056 W.  
Forest and open meadow; fine-grained soil; dominant species: aspen, oak,  and ponderosa. 

Charity Hall, 2063.  7/10/1998. 		RM 
     with Brian Jacobs and Alex Morgan
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330.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Las Animas County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Culebra Range: San Isabel National Forest: North Fork Trail, ca 3/4 trail mi beyond trailhead off of Forest Road 34.  Elev. 10000 ft.
T32S R69W S16 NE1/4.  37.2582 N, 105.1104 W.  
Along stream and slopes; dominant species: spruce, aspen, and Geranium. 

Charity Hall, 2107.  7/10/1998. 		RM 
     with Brian Jacobs and Alex Morgan
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331.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A.: Jemez Mountains: Valles Caldera National Preserve (Baca Grant 1): south slope of Redondo Peak, ca 10 mi W of Los Alamos.  Elev. 11254 ft.
35 52.5' N, 106 37.5' W; GPS reading.  zone 13, 353300E, 3971300N.  
Spruce/fir forest, meadow and road cut. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

James F. Fowler, 2293.  7/15/2002. 		RM 828029	Barcode: RM0103214
     with Ronald L. Hartman
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332.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Custer County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Wet Mountains: ca 1.5 mi on Forest Road 382 off of Colo Hwy 165; ca 0.5 mi along and around trail from Squirrel Creek Trailhead.  Elev. 8400-8600 ft.
T23S R69W S13 NW1/4; also SW1/8 S12 and SE1/8 S11.  38.0497 N, 105.054 W.  
Dominant species: ponderosa, blue spruce, aspen, and willow; soil included granite chunks. 

Charity Hall, 99.  6/6/1998. 		RM 
     with Brian Jacobs and Alex Morgan
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333.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: White River National Forest: along West Divide Creek drainage and uplands, ca 16-20 air mi SSE of Silt.  Elev. 7320-8080 ft.
T8S R91W S33 SW1/4 SW1/4; also S34 SW1/4 SE1/4, T9S R91W S10 SE1/4 SE1/4, S11 SW1/4 SW1/4, S14 SW1/4 NW1/4, and S13 SW1/4 NE1/4.  39.3104 N, 107.5397 W to 39.3099 N, 107.5365 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Tributary stream through spruce-aspen forest and adjacent pond. Phenology: flowering. 

Michael K. Kirkpatrick, 968.  6/3/2010. 		RM 
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334.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Garfield County: White River National Forest: along East Divide Creek, ca 3 air mi WSW of Bald Mountain and 14 air mi S of New Castle.  Elev. 8320-8400 ft.
T8S R90W S7 SE1/4.  39.3689 N, 107.4744 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Riparian corridor through aspen and mixed conifer forest and openings. Phenology: flowering. 

Michael K. Kirkpatrick, 1280.  6/11/2010. 		USFS 898717	Barcode: USFS0060458
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335.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Pitkin County: Elk Mountains: White River National Forest: east bank of Crystal River at Redstone Campground, ca 13 air mi S of Carbondale.  Elev. 7160 ft.
T10S R88W S17 NE1/4 NE1/4.  39.198 N, 107.2321 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Aspen-spruce forest with forb understory. Phenology: flowering. 

Michael K. Kirkpatrick, 1545.  6/16/2010. 		RM 
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336.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Pitkin County: Dutch Creek, 2 air mi SE of Coal Basin, ca 15 air mi SSW of Carbondale.  Elev. 8550 ft.
T10S R89W S15 NW1/4 NW1/4.  39.1957 N, 107.3231 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Meadows and roadcuts. Phenology: flowering. 

Michael K. Kirkpatrick, 2159.  7/1/2010. 		RM 
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337.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Costilla County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Culebra Range: Vermejo Park Ranch: ca 14 air mi SE of San Luis.  Elev. 11400 ft.
37.0125 N, 105.275 W.  
Picea engelmannii, Abies lasiocarpa with scattered old clearcuts. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Elliott, 11133.  8/19/1999. 		RM 
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338.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Huerfano County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: San Isabel National Forest, ca 3 mi N on Forest Road 415 from Colo Hwy 12 at Cuchara Pass.  Elev. 10600 ft.
T31S R69W S13.  37.3456 N, 105.056 W.  
Pinus flexilus and Picea engelmannii. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Elliott, 7620.  6/21/1999. 		RM 
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339.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Pueblo County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Wet Mountains: San Isabel National Forest, up Muddy Creek, ca 4-5 air mi WNW of Rye at the YMCA Camp.  Elev. 8600 ft.
T24S R68W S21 South1/2; also NW1/4 S28 and NE1/4 S29.  37.9476 N, 104.9991 W.  
Riparian with Abies concolor, Picea engelmannii, and Pseudotsuga menziesii. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Brian Elliott, 7978.  7/1/1999. 		RM 
     with Elizabeth Mark
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340.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Las Animas County: Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Sangre de Cristo Range, and Vicinity: Bar NI (Cabot) Ranch: ca 2 air mi N of Stonewall on west side of Colo Hwy 12.  Elev. 8400 ft.
37.1683 N, 105.0444 W.  
Riparian, wet meadow, dry meadow, and edge of pinyon-juniper-oak woodland. Phenology: flowering. 

Brian Elliott, 8315.  7/5/1999. 		RM 
     with Elizabeth Mark
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341.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Pitkin County: White River National Forest: McClure Pass on Colo Hwy 133, ca 6 air mi NW of Marble; ca 19 air mi S of Carbondale.  Elev. 8760-8880 ft.
T11S R89W S1 South1/2.  39.1278 N, 107.2837 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Sandy bench on the ridge with open areas, mountain shrubs, and scattered aspen. Phenology: flowering. 

B. E. Nelson, 82724.  7/17/2011. 		RM 
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342.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Pitkin County: White River National Forest: Braderich Creek upward from its confluence with Coal Creek, ca 2-3 air mi WNW of Redstone and ca 14 air mi SSW of Carbondale in the Crystal River drainage.  Elev. 7700-8200 ft.
T10S R89W S1 W1/2 SW1/4; also W1/2 W1/2 S12 and NW1/4 S13.  39.2003 N, 107.2823 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Dry hillsides and aspen meadows. Phenology: flowering. 

Michael K. Kirkpatrick, 5869.  6/13/2011. 		RM 
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343.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Battlement Mesa: White River National Forest: Mud Hill, at the crest of Battlement Mesa along the boundary of  Grand Mesa National Forest, ca 14 air mi S of Silt.  Elev. 8350-8600 ft.
T8S R92W S20 SW1/4.  39.3438 N, 107.6931 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
North-facing hillside with oak, sagebrush, and scattered aspen. Phenology: flowering. 

Michael K. Kirkpatrick, 6589.  6/26/2011. 		RM 
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344.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: White River National Forest: near the headwaters of Willow Creek, 2 mi N of Spruce Mountain and ca 22 air mi S of New Castle.  Elev. 9400 ft.
T9S R91W S35 SE1/4.  39.2273 N, 107.5521 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Riparian corridor and beaver ponds with willows. Phenology: flowering. 

Michael K. Kirkpatrick, 6640.  6/26/2011. 		RM 
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345.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: White River National Forest: near the headwaters of West Willow Creek along Forest Road 841, ca 3 air mi NNW of Spruce Mountain and ca 22 air mi S of New Castle.  Elev. 9200-9500 ft.
T9S R91W S27 SW1/4 SE1/4; also NW1/4 NE1/4 S34.  39.2383 N, 107.539 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Moist, shaded, north-facing old-growth aspen forest with Veratrum understory. Phenology: flowering. 

Michael K. Kirkpatrick, 6654.  6/26/2011. 		RM 
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346.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Pitkin County: White River National Forest: hills adjacent to Forest Road 800, ca 0.5 air mi N of confluence of West Divide and Little Beaver creeks and ca 14 air mi WSW of Carbondale.  Elev. 8250-8400 ft.
T9S R90W S17 NW1/4 NE1/4.  39.28 N, 107.4586 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Aspen forest, meadow, and rocky outcrops. Phenology: flowering. 

Michael K. Kirkpatrick, 6756.  6/28/2011. 		RM 
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347.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Grand Mesa: Grand Mesa National Forest: Park Creek, ca 1 1/4 mi from Vega State Park boundary on Park Creek Road, ca 9 air mi SE of Collbran.  Elev. 8350 ft.
T10S R93W S18 NE1/4.  39.19662 N, 107.81046 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Understory in aspen/mountain shrub community. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 8228.  5/30/2012. 		RM 
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348.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: Uncompahgre Plateau: Uncompahgre National Forest: headwaters of Spruce Creek, in the area of the Lazy Cow Camp, ca 19 air mi SW of Montrose.  Elev. 9445 ft.
T47N R12W S10 SE1/4.  38.3373 N, 108.176 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Wet area along creek headwaters in spruce/fir. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 8264.  6/2/2012. 		RM 
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349.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: West Elk Mountains: Gunnison National Forest: Smith Fork, old site of Smith Fork Campground, ca 2.5 road mi E of Needle Rock on Needle Rock Road, ca 13 air mi ESE of Hotchkiss.  Elev. 7100 ft.
T15S R91W S24 SE1/4.  38.7289 N, 107.5086 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Riparian area in mixed mountain shrub community. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 8394.  6/5/2012. 		RM 
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350.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: West Elk Mountains: Gunnison National Forest: Mount Lamborn: Bell Creek, Forest Trail 894, ridge between Mount Lamborn and Landsend Peak to ca 1 trail mi down Bell Creek, ca 7 air mi SE of Paonia.  Elev. 8760-9660 ft.
T14S R91W S35 South1/2; also S34 SE1/4.  38.7874 N, 107.5261 W to 38.7881 N, 107.543 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Aspen/mixed mountain shrub community. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 8528.  6/7/2012. 		RM 
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351.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: West Elk Mountains: McClure Pass, Forest Road 898, around the corner of the ridge into Gunnison National Forest, ca 26 air mi NE of Paonia.  Elev. 8850 ft.
T11S R89W S1 SW1/4.  39.1241 N, 107.2845 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Mixed mountain shrub community with scattered aspen. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 8780.  6/14/2012. 		RM 
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352.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Grand Mesa, east side: Gunnison National Forest: Clear Fork Trail from trailhead at Coal Creek to junction with Baldy Creek, ca 8 air mi NE of Paonia.  Elev. 7540-7800 ft.
T10S R90W S33 NE1/4; also S21.  39.1716 N, 107.4479 W to 39.148 N, 107.4361 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Along creek in aspen. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 8906.  6/15/2012. 		RM 
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353.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Grand Mesa: east side: Gunnison National Forest: Jones Park and Clear Fork Trail from junction with Baldy Creek, ca 8.5 air mi NE of Paonia.  Elev. 7850-8200 ft.
T10S R90W S21 W1/2.  39.1824 N, 107.4404 W to 39.1716 N, 107.4479 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Riparian area in aspen. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 8952.  6/15/2012. 		RM 
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354.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Ouray County: San Juan Mountains: Uncompahgre National Forest: Cimarron Ridge; Lou Creek Pass, ridge just S of Lou Creek Pass then W on Lou Creek Pass Trail to ridge above Kennedy Mine, ca 11 air mi NNE of Ridgway.  Elev. 9656-11031 ft.
T46N R7W S24.  38.2277 N, 107.5793 W to 38.2215 N, 107.5926 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Wet meadow in spruce/fir. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 10259.  7/22/2012. 		RM 
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355.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: Grand Mesa: Gunnison National Forest: Chalk Mountain, southeast slope to Overland Reservior, ca 17.5 air mi NNW of Paonia.  Elev. 9894-10972 ft.
T11S R92W S14 SW1/4; also E1/2 S15 and SW1/4 S10.  39.0943 N, 107.6417 W to 39.1126 N, 107.6593 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Subalpine wetland. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lori E. Brummer, 10613a.  7/29/2012. 		RM 
     with Joe E. Brummer
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356.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: White River National Forest: along West Divide Creek drainage and uplands, ca 16-20 air mi SSE of Silt.  Elev. 7320-8080 ft.
T8S R91W S33 SW1/4 SW1/4; also S34 SW1/4 SE1/4, T9S R91W S10 SE1/4 SE1/4, S11 SW1/4 SW1/4, S14 SW1/4 NW1/4, and S13 SW1/4 NE1/4.  39.3104 N, 107.5397 W to 39.3099 N, 107.5365 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Tributary stream through spruce-aspen forest and adjacent pond. Phenology: flowering. 

Michael K. Kirkpatrick, 968.  6/3/2010. 		USFS 	Barcode: USFS0060797
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357.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Battlement Mesa: Grand Mesa National Forest: West Fork Kimball Creek, along jeep road that goes W and across the ridge into the Wallace Creek drainage, 6.1 road mi N of Buzzard Creek Road, ca 38 air mi NE of Grand Junction.  Elev. 8255-8640 ft.
T8S R95W S26 SE1/4; also N1/2 S32.  39.3294 N, 107.9532 W to 39.31907 N, 107.96535 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Aspen community along creek. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 418.  6/9/2010. 		RM 
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358.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: Cimarron Ridge: BLM land adjacent to Buckhorn Lakes State Wildlife Area: NW of Storm King Mountain, ca 17.5 air mi SE of Montrose.  Elev. 10000-10400 ft.
T47N R6W S16 E1/2.  38.3358 N, 107.6405 W to 38.3377 N, 107.6386 W to 38.3277 N, 107.6394 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Opening in spruce/fir forest. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 793.  6/30/2010. 		RM 
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359.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: Uncompahgre Plateau: Uncompahgre National Forest: Windy Point and Iron Springs Mesa, Forest Road 507, ca 35 air mi W of Montrose.  Elev. 8550-9562 ft.
T48N R15W S5 NE1/4.  38.4566 N, 108.5355 W to 38.4622 N, 108.534 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Moist aspen/spruce woods. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 1162.  7/26/2010. 		RM 
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360.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Battlement Mesa: Grand Mesa National Forest: Brush Creek Trail to Battlement Trail, ca 46 air mi NW of Grand Junction.  Elev. 8567-10200 ft.
T8S R93W S25 N1/2; also S24, S13, and S12.  39.3403 N, 107.8408 W to 39.3801 N, 107.8277 W to 39.3747 N, 107.8342 W; GPS reading.  
Moist area in aspen. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 1342.  7/30/2010. 		RM 
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361.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Grand Mesa: along extension of Flowing Park or Forest Road 109 (Indian Point Trail 708) to the head of Cottonwood Creek and over to Dropoff Trail (726), ca 14-15 air mi N of Delta.  Elev. 10080-10160 ft.
T13S R96W S3; also N1/4 S10.  38.9489 N, 108.1118 W to 38.9427 N, 108.1075 W to 38.9494 N, 108.1064 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Edge of spruce/fir forest. Phenology: flowering. 

B. E. Nelson, 82611.  7/15/2011. 		RM 
     with Lori E. Brummer
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362.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: Grand Mesa: small tributary of West Fork Surface Creek along Surface Creek or Forest Road 125 ca 2 1/4 air mi N of forest boundary, ca 23.5 air mi NNE of Delta.  Elev. 9530-9730 ft.
T12S R94W S2 SE1/4.  39.0358 N, 107.8561 W to 39.0395 N, 107.8578 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Alder/willow thickets along the stream with scattered large spruce trees. Phenology: flowering. 

B. E. Nelson, 82689.  7/15/2011. 		RM 
     with Lori E. Brummer
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363.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Uncompahgre Plateau: Divide Road: Along LaFair Creek, ca 0.6 road mi N of Divide Forks Campground, ca 32 air mi WSW of Delta.  Elev. 7640-8710 ft.
T51N R16W S8 SW1/4; also NW1/4 S17, T15S R101W S24 NE1/4, and T15S R100W S19 NW1/2.  38.6903 N, 108.6845 W to 38.6938 N, 108.6788 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Narrow steep-walled canyon with subalpine fir. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 4027.  6/15/2011. 		RM 
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364.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Grand Mesa: Big Creek near Old Man Mountain, along County Road 121, just above and below the forest boundary, ca 36 air mi ENE of Grand Junction.  Elev. 8200-8500 ft.
T10S R94W S31.  39.1477 N, 107.9348 W to 39.1404 N, 107.922 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Wet area in aspen/oak. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 4101.  6/17/2011. 		RM 
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365.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Gunnison County: Gunnison Basin: BLM Lands E of Paonia Reservoir off of County Road 2, ca 44 air mi NE of Delta.  Elev. 6860-7200 ft.
T12S R89W S27 SW1/4; also NW1/4 S34.  38.97426 N, 107.3233 W to 38.9795 N, 107.3285 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Riparian area in mixed mountain shrub/oak community. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 4424.  6/23/2011. 		RM 
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366.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: Gunnison National Forest: West Muddy Creek off County Road 265, ca 0.5 mi E of Dyke Creek Campground, ca 49 air mi NE of Delta.  Elev. 8680-8720 ft.
T11S R91W S4 SE1/4.  39.1238 N, 107.5461 W to 39.1244 N, 107.5512 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Open subalpine meadow. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 4482.  6/23/2011. 		RM 
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367.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: Uncompahgre Plateau: Love Mesa, off Forest Road 500, ca 23.5 air mi SW of Delta.  Elev. 9230-9300 ft.
T49N R15W S28 NW1/4; also NE1/4 S29 and SE1/4 S20.  38.48491 N, 108.55338 W to 38.4906 N, 108.557 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Aspen woodland with scattered spruce/fir. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 4508.  6/25/2011. 		RM 
     with Joe E. Brummer
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368.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: Uncompahgre Plateau: Dry Creek Trail (Forest Trail 114), along trail and adjoining area, ca 18.5 air mi SW of Montrose.  Elev. 8840-9520 ft.
T47N R11W S18; also E1/2 S19, SW1/4 S20, W1/2 S29, and NE1/4 S30.  38.2999 N, 108.1124 W to 38.3342 N, 108.1211 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Riparian area in spruce/fir. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 4763.  7/6/2011. 		RM 
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369.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Uncompahgre Plateau: Dillard Mesa, junction of Forest Road 504 and Forest Road 501, ca 24 air mi SW of Delta.  Elev. 8320-8400 ft.
T49N R14W S15 W1/2.  38.5125 N, 108.4212 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Moist meadow in aspen. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 4946.  7/8/2011. 		RM 
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370.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Grand Mesa National Forest: Ruth Mountain Area: along Owens Creek and Forest Road 268, ca 5.7 road mi ENE of County Road 265, ca 25 air mi SSE of Rifle.  Elev. 8800 ft.
T9S R91W S29 SE1/4; also S28 SW 1/4.  39.24 N, 107.5718 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Riparian area in montane meadow. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 5087.  7/10/2011. 		RM 
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371.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: Grand Mesa: Old Grand Mesa Road, south section, Forest Road 123, ca 20.5 air mi NNE of Delta.  Elev. 8840-9800 ft.
T21S R94W S7 SW1/4; also S18.  39.0231 N, 107.9406 W to 39.0064 N, 107.9383 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Moist montane meadow with scattered aspen. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 5177.  7/12/2011. 		RM 
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372.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Uncompahgre Plateau: La Fair Creek off of Divide Road (Forest Road 402), ca 30 air mi W of Delta.  Elev. 8240-8400 ft.
T15S R101W S35 SW1/4.  38.7002 N, 108.6521 W to 38.7064 N, 108.6557 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Riparian area in montane. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 5465.  7/18/2011. 		RM 
     with Linda Deeds, Kim Hansen
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373.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Mesa County: Uncompahgre Plateau: Long Point, S and W of Long Point Mountain, off Forest Road 421, just off of Divide Road (Forest Road 402), ca 32 air mi SSW of Delta.  Elev. 9060-9200 ft.
T49N R16W S1 NW1/4; also NE1/4 S2.  38.54494 N, 108.60533 W to 38.5454 N, 108.6172 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Moist aspen woodland. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 5545.  7/18/2011. 		RM 
     with Kim Hansen, Linda Deeds
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374.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Ouray County: San Juan Mountains: East Fork Dallas Creek, Blue Lakes and Blain Basin Trailhead, at the end of County Road 5, ca 9 air mi SSW of Ridgeway.  Elev. 9370-9580 ft.
T44N R9W S25.  38.0367 N, 107.8042 W to 38.0354 N, 107.8074 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Along small creek in subalpine. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 5609.  7/20/2011. 		RM 
     with Linda Deeds, Kim Hansen
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375.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Delta County: Electric Mountain: Ridge NW of Terror Trail above Hubbard Creek, ca 20.5 air mi NNE of Hotchkiss.  Elev. 9800-10295 ft.
T11S R91W S21 SW1/4; also S28 and NE1/4 S33.  39.0788 N, 107.5609 W to 39.0622 N, 107.5497 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
In and along spruce/fir in subalpine. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 5755.  7/22/2011. 		RM 
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376.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Montrose County: Uncompahgre Plateau: W of Pool Creek on Forest Road 532, 1.4 road mi N of Divide or Forest Road 402, ca 21 air mi SSW of Montrose.  Elev. 9560-9650 ft.
T47N R12W S8 NW1/4.  38.3472 N, 108.2179 W to 38.3432 N, 108.2159 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Opening in moist spruce/fir forest. Phenology: flowering & fruiting. 

Lori E. Brummer, 5872.  7/24/2011. 		RM 
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377.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Colorado, Ouray County: San Juan Mountains: West Dallas Creek above Box Factory Park, ca 10 air mi WNW of Ouray.  Elev. 9300-9640 ft.
T44N R9W S28 W1/2; also SW1/4 S21.  38.0379 N, 107.8634 W to 38.0447 N, 107.86079 W; NAD 83, , GPS reading.  
Moist subalpine meadow. Phenology: flowering. 

Lori E. Brummer, 6334.  7/30/2011. 		RM 
     with Joe E. Brummer
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378.  Mertensia franciscana A. Heller 				Boraginaceae

U.S.A., Arizona: Vicinity of Flagstaff.  Elev. 7000 ft.
Phenology: flowering. 

D. T. MacDougal, 232.  7/5/1898. 		RM 31752	Barcode: RM0001640
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