American Bistort

Description:

From swcoloradowildflowers.com: "This white-topped Buckwheat is abundant in high mountain and alpine areas, sometimes being so thick that it gives a snowy appearance to meadows. The soft cottony flower head often has a blush of pink, but as delicate and appealing looking as the flowers are, do not be fooled; their scent is most often quite unpleasant. One common name for the plant is "Miner's Toes"! Partially red stems and leaves are characteristic, and the reds become more pronounced in the fall. Typical plants are twelve to eighteen inches tall but it is common to find plants two feet tall."

Notes:

Found on Mt. Evans, Co.