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Papaver radicatum subsp. alaskanum
Tall, yellow flowers. Leaves are narrow and deeply lobed. The species grows at a latitude of 83°40'N on Kaffeklubben Island, making it (and the purple saxifrage also found on the island) the northern-most growing plant in the world. It is most commonly found in the Nunavaut region of Canada.
Empty lot full of rocks in town
I think it is too, Alice. I love all of the beautiful flowers everywhere you look in Alaska! Summer definitely makes up for the long, cold winters.
Thank you for the ID, Despina :)
Spotted on Jul 18, 2013
Submitted on Aug 4, 2013
