Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier Flora -- Eucephalus ledophyllus -- (Cascade Aster)

presented by Susan McDougall


Eucephalus ledophyllus

The lavendar/purple flowers of this common aster brighten subalpine meadows throughout the Park.

Author: Susan McDougall
Naches Loop trail, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS:
Date: August 3, 2013
Eucephalus ledophyllus

Petal color can vary from pinkish to dark purple. This is variety ledophyllus.

Author: Susan McDougall
Naches Loop trail, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS:
Date: August 3, 2013

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