Kerstin - Feb 1, 2008 5:47 pm - Voted 10/10
This maybe a high-altitude form of Phacelia sericea, Silky Phacelia. I have Phacelia sericea in my yard but the flower spikes are slightly elongated instead of ball-shaped like the plant in your photo. But sometimes the same species can look quite a bit different at very high altitude. What elevation was this photo taken at? How tall is the plant?
Hope this helps!
Norman - Feb 3, 2008 11:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: This mayElevation was about 6,000 feet. The plant was about 10 inches high. I have been all over the local flower shops that were supposed to be experts for alpine flowers in our area, but no one so far can id? Thanks.
Kerstin - Feb 4, 2008 9:31 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: This mayHere are a few links with photos:
http://www.nargs.org/potm/potm_dec03.html
Here's another photo that looks a lot like yours--scroll down a bit to see Phacelia sericea:
http://www.nuktessli.ca/Tweedsmuir-Park-botany.html
The second photo looks so much like your picture! In any case, it's a beautiful alpine plant!
Norman - Feb 5, 2008 9:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: This mayHey Kerstin: I think you did it! After looking at the second link of yours, I just googled the flower's name and got lots of looks at similar flowers, varities. Thanks. I will id on my pictures.
Kerstin - Feb 5, 2008 10:21 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: This mayI hope so! :) I'm glad I could help!
dmiki - Feb 27, 2008 6:53 am - Hasn't voted
Re: This mayKerstin, thank you for the identification! Norman, if your are satisfied with the information received, please detach your picture from the Unidentified flora and fauna album within the next week so that the album remain 'fresh'. Thanks.
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