Mt. Rainier Flora --
Veronica cusickii -- (Cusick's Speedwell)
This photo shows a pink-flowered plant of this subalpine speedwell. The plant is most readily identified by the long styles protruding from the somewhat flat flowers.
Author: Susan McDougall
Sunrise, Mount Rainier National Park
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Date: August 17, 2008
The more common color of purplish-blue is revealed in this tall flower stalk.
Author: Susan McDougall
Tipsoo Lake, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.8685, -121.5167
Date: July 22, 2013
The leaves are not toothed and about an inch in length. This speedwell is common in subalpine meadows and near streams, and often seen alongside trails.
Author: Susan McDougall
Shadow Lake trail, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS:
Date: July 5, 2009
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