Oreocarya celosioides (Buttecandle)
Family: Boraginaceae (Borage)

Oreocarya celosioides has a single stem and grows to a height of 12 to 16 inches. Flower clusters are slightly separated along the stem. Compare to O. virgata, which has flowers spaced continuously along the stem. O. celosioides is usually found on the plains, while O. virgata is a foothills species.

Vegetation zone:  Plains
Time of bloom:  April - June
Origin:  Native
Eastern Colorado Wildflowers