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Packera pauciflora (Pursh) A.& D. Löve

3 photos.
Known as the "rayless alpine butterweed" or "alpine groundsel" the purple-tipped bracts
distinguish this species from Packera paupercula.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


1. Late June.  Terminal cluster. of buds and
blossom.

2. June 16, 2009. Upper stem showing stem
leves and bud. Note the red-tipped bracts.

3.  June 16, 2009.   Lower stem showing basal leaves.


Photo 1 taken along the Steese highway
east of Central.

Photos 2 and 3 taken near the Circle Hot
springs airfield.
65°  30.92' N,  144° 37.50' W
Elev. 900 ft.