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August 18, 2011

Rainier Flora

Mount Rainier National Park features several plant species that we don't find, or only rarely, in the Uintas:
BearGrass
Avalanche Lily
Pasqueflower

Pasqueflower Seedheads
Lousewort
Shooting Star
Magenta Paintbrush
Lupine leaves with morning crystalline dewdrops
It's still spring at 6000 feet in Mount Rainier National Park.  The snow in the meadows probably didn't melt until a month ago, since snowbanks still remain on some parts of the trail. 
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21 comments:

  1. DebThursday, August 18, 2011

    love the flowers...

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  2. lithiumkittenThursday, August 18, 2011

    Oh wow! They are all so pretty. I especially enjoy the bear grass.

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  3. UnknownThursday, August 18, 2011

    Fun to compare your home turf to a similar alpine environment. I find the same with the swamps, too.

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  4. Bruce ClarkThursday, August 18, 2011

    those are some pretty nice looking wildflower shots. Also a nice shot of Mount Rainier.

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  5. DeniseinVAThursday, August 18, 2011

    A lovely display of wildflowers Janie, thank you. Also loved the Mount Rainier shot.

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  6. John @ Beans and I on the LooseThursday, August 18, 2011

    Not only do you take wonderful flower photos, but you know all the names too. Very impressive.

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  7. GeorgeThursday, August 18, 2011

    I know this post is about the flora on Mount Rainier, and the flowers are indeed beautiful. But your first picture of the mountain is simply fantastic.

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  8. Yogi♪♪♪Thursday, August 18, 2011

    I'm so proud of you that you know the plants.

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  9. AnonymousThursday, August 18, 2011

    Very pretty, the top one of Mt Rainier looks like a dream...and BTW, congrats on having such a smart son!

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  10. EG CameraGirlThursday, August 18, 2011

    Wonderful shot of the mountain and low, low clouds. Really nice photo.

    The Bear Grass is so unusual! And three of of the flowers seem like spring flowers to me: pasquef lower, avalanche lily, and shooting stars.

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  11. Diane AZThursday, August 18, 2011

    Beautiful plants, most of them are new to me. The Bear Grass is quite unusual. Lovely pics!

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  12. Betsy Banks AdamsThursday, August 18, 2011

    Neat wildflowers, Janie... Isn't it interesting how we see so many different types of flowers in different locations...

    That first picture is awesome. WOW!!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  13. BarbThursday, August 18, 2011

    That Shooting Star is spectacular! It seems late for the Pasqueflower - must have been a wet summer. Great shots!

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  14. Rick WatsonFriday, August 19, 2011

    Nice work. I was in Seattle for almost a week and everyone kept saying - have you seen Mount Rainier?
    I hadn't. Then one day the clouds cleared and there it was as big as life itself.
    Amazing. Your photo is stunning.

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  15. jabblogFriday, August 19, 2011

    Your first shot is magnificent, the mountain with its wreath of cloud.
    There are some very pretty plants, too. I like Bear Grass - I have always wondered what it looked like!

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  16. Isis RushdanFriday, August 19, 2011

    Nice shots of the flora, but the first picture is stunning.

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  17. sweetbayFriday, August 19, 2011

    I love your photos, especially the first 3. Stellar. Beautiful mountain and beautiful wildflowers.

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  18. Busy Bee SuzFriday, August 19, 2011

    They are all so pretty...I especially love the shooting star!!

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  19. The Equestrian VagabondSunday, August 21, 2011

    If i'd only seen the picture of the bear grass, I'd have thought: Mt Rainier!
    - The Equestrian Vagabond

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  20. Grandma KcSunday, August 21, 2011

    Really beautiful and thanks so much for sharing. Certainly unlike anything you see in Southern California.

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  21. Lisa WilsonMonday, August 22, 2011

    Great shots! It looks like they are going to skip right over having a summer season there.

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