Erigeron elatior, July 19, 2023
Common & scientific name
Tall fleabane, Erigeron elatior
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Lower Lost Man, 10,500’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Despite its common name, what sets this daisy apart is its extremely fuzzy, purple phyllaries (see photo below). Can be found in subalpine aspen forests and wet alpine areas.
July 19