Mt. Rainier Flora --
Nothocalais alpestris -- (Smooth Mountain-Dandelion)
This dandelion-like species grows in a variety of habitats, including rocks and meadows. The plant resembles Microseris borealis, but the leaves of Nothocalais have slender teeth.
Author: Susan McDougall
Mount Fremont trail, Mount Rainier National Park
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Date: August 17, 2011
A tufted plant with broad showy flowers composed of ray flowers only, it is quite unlike any other species in the subalpine regions.
Author: Susan McDougall
Mount Fremont trail, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS:
Date: August 17, 2011
The common name is derived from the smooth stems and bracts.
Author: Susan McDougall
Mount Fremont trail, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS:
Date: August 17, 2011
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