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2816 - AlpenPix (Wild) - 2010-12-06 (Dimension: 1742 x 2338 pixels - Counter: 6059) Parnassia kotzebuei Locality: USA - Colorado - Growing on a seep at 11,000 feet in Summit County, Colorado Photographer: Jane Hendrix Note: Parnassia kotzebuei is small, inconspicuous, rare species in Colorado. It stands about 2-1/2 inches in bloom and its white flowers are very small. It loves a wet, mossy, open habitat. Klaus Hendrix's sharp eyes found it on July 6. (Sent: Alpine-l@nic.surfnet.nl) (Click on the picture to enlarge) |