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Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis Located near mm 27 along the Mirror Lake Highway, Duchesne County, Utah.  17 August 2009 N. 40.40.881, W. 110.55.165 Elevation 10,349 feet Characteristics This perennial 6 to 13 inch plant grows at 7000 to 10000 feet near streams amd has one blue/purple flower about 1 1/2 inches long. The flower is shaped like a bowl with five connected sepals. The  leaves have three veins and is smooth around the edges. Back to Top