Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina, July 16, 2022
Common & scientific name
Alpine dusty maiden, Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina
Family
Aster, Asteraceae
Location
Mountain Boy, 11,500’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Rayless, with pistils and stamens protruding around and beyond the white disk flowers, this decidedly odd, unmistakeable, and uncommon plant is always a delight to find.