Another daisy for your delight

Erigeron pinnatisectus, June 27, 2020

Erigeron pinnatisectus, June 27, 2020

Common & scientific name
Cutleaf daisy, Erigeron pinnatisectus

Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae

Location
Fryingpan Lakes & North Fork Lake Creek saddle, 12,300’

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Its finely-cut leaves and large, light-purple heads distinguish Erigeron pinnatisectus from other subalpine and alpine daisies.  It is common on our rocky tundra.