Boykinia jamesii
Synonym: Telesonix jamesii (Torr.) Raf.
Description:
First collected by Dr James at Pikes Peak, Colorado, on 14 May 1820, this alpine perennial was formally described by John Torrey in 1827 as Saxifraga jamesii. It was later known as Boykinia jamesii before being classified as Telesonix jamesii. Native to the Rocky Mountains, it forms compact cushions of leathery, scalloped leaves, with clusters of bright cherry-red to purplish flowers in spring. It is well suited to rock gardens and alpine troughs.
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