Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina, July 8, 2021
C. alpina, in fruit, Indy Ridge, 12,500’, August 5, 2021
Common & scientific name
Alpine dusty maiden, Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina
Family
Aster, Asteraceae
Location
Mountain Boy, 11,600
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Rayless, with pistils and stamens protruding around and beyond the white disk flowers, this decidedly odd, unmistakeable, and uncommon plant is always a delight to find.
C. douglasii var. alpina, July 8, 2021