Upper Thunder Basin, North Cascades N.P., WA, 8/2012.
Also known as cascade azalea and mountain misery (due to the problems hikers have getting through the tangled, slippery branches).
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September 28, 2012 | Categories: Cascades, dry open woods, heath, July, Mid Elevation, Unique to Northwest, Washington, white | Tags: flower, North Cascades National Park, Wildflowers | 1 Comment
Five Mile Camp, North Cascades N.P., 8/2012.
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September 21, 2012 | Categories: All Northwest, Alpine, alpine/subalpine meadow, August, dry open woods, edible, evening primrose/willowherb, July, Low Elevation, Mid Elevation, pink, raceme, Washington | Tags: flower, North Cascades National Park, Wildflowers | Leave a comment
Near Five Mile Camp, North Cascades N.P., WA, 8/2012.
These tall asters were everywhere on our August North Cascades trip. (more…)
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September 14, 2012 | Categories: alpine/subalpine meadow, aster/composite, August, Cascades, Mid Elevation, pink, purple/blue, Washington | Tags: flower, North Cascades National Park, Wildflowers | 1 Comment
Easy Pass, North Cascades N. P., 8/2012
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September 7, 2012 | Categories: Alpine, alpine/subalpine meadow, aster/composite, August, Cascades, July, Mid Elevation, rocky slopes, Washington, white | Tags: Easy Pass, flower, North Cascades National Park, Wildflowers | Leave a comment
Fisher Creek Trail, North Cascades N.P., WA, 8/2012.
Also known as Hardhack, Steeple Bush and Douglas Spiraea. Unlike Mountain Spiraea, this has cone or pyramid shaped flower clusters, occurs at lower elevations and can be found in yards and gardens.
September 1, 2012 | Categories: alpine/subalpine meadow, Cascades, Coastal, July, Low Elevation, marsh wetland/water's edge, Mid Elevation, pink, rose, Washington | Tags: flower, North Cascades National Park, Wildflowers | 2 Comments
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