The following is a checklist of the rare wetland plant species of Colorado. Plants are listed alphabetically by genus. The status and habitat of each species is included along with the scientific name, common name, and family as well as a list of the counties in Colorado where the plant has been reported. This is based on a state ranking of rare.
Many species are rare in the state of Colorado but are secure in other regions of their range.
Status is based on government ratings as reported in the Colorado Rare Plant Field Guide. Botrypus virginianus ssp. Carex leptalea Walhenb. Epipactis gigantea Dougl. Eutrema edwardsii ssp.