Alpine Shootingstar
Dodecatheon  alpinum
Primulaceae  (Primrose Family)

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May 22, 2013 at Pine Valley Campground, elevation 7529, N. 40.35.982, W. 111.6.351
shooting star


May 22, 2013 at Pine Valley Campground, elevation 7529, N. 40.35.982, W. 111.6.351
leaves

shooting star plant






Photo Details
A. B. C.  May 22, 2013, Pine Valley Campground, aglon Highway 150 in the Uintas. Elevation 7529 ft. , N. 40.35.982, W. 111.6.351

1., 2. July  16, 2005 - Soapstone, Wasatch County, Utah - 3.1971 - Butterfly Lake in the Uinta Mountains, Summit County, Utah - ©Nicky Davis

Characteristics




Size: 12 inches tall, Flowers: Four-petaled, in clusters of one to 9 flowers, less than 1 inch , rose to lavender, long fused filaments. Fragrant, Bloom Time: May, June and July

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