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Alpine sandwort

Minuartia (Lidia) obtusiloba

Description:

Mat-forming perennial, to 5 cm high. 0.5 cm 5-petaled white flowers, mostly basal leaves, upright stems with tiny opposite leaves.

Habitat:

Alpine, above timberline.

Notes:

Reference: Ells, J. Rocky Mountain Flora. 2nd. Ed. Colorado Mountain Club Field Guide. Golden, CO. 2011.

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Lee C.
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Lee C.

Colorado, USA

Spotted on Jul 5, 2015
Submitted on Jul 9, 2015

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