Mt. Rainier Flora --
Saxifraga bronchialis -- (Yellow-dot Saxifrage)
Found in dry, rocky places from low to elevations near 8,000 feet, this tufted saxifrage is fairly widespread at the Park, if not particularly common.
Author: Susan McDougall
Crystal Peak Trail, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS:
Date: July 28, 2016
The white petals are spotted with yellow or orange.
Author: Susan McDougall
Crystal Peak Trail, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.9163, -121.5236, 4666
Date: July 28, 2016
This subspecies (austromontana) of Yellow-dot saxifrage has sharply-tipped leaves lined with short hairs.
Author: Susan McDougall
Crystal Peak Trail, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS:
Date: July 28, 2016
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