Erigeron elatior, July 23, 2020
Common & scientific name
Tall fleabane, Erigeron elatior
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Upper Lost Man trailhead, 11,500’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Despite its common name, what sets this daisy apart is its extremely fuzzy, purple phyllaries. Can be found in subalpine aspen forests and wet alpine areas.