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2781 - AlpenPix (Wild) - 2010-12-03 (Dimension: 1742 x 2338 pixels - Counter: 4473) Claytonia megarhiza Locality: USA - Colorado - East side of Hoosier Pass, Summit County, Colorado in a talus field at elevation 12,500 feet. Photographer: Jane Hendrix Note: Closeup of a cluster of pure white flowers. Some of the plants in this area produce baby-pink flowers. In late spring, when the soil is still cold, C. megarhiza's large, succulent leaves display a deep red color, a stunning contrast to its white or pink flowers. (Sent: Alpine-l@nic.surfnet.nl) (Click on the picture to enlarge) |