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White avalanche lily

Erythronium montanum

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Description:

White, drooping flowers with pointed petals that grow in partial shade. The plants were around 6" tall. There was snow on the ground near them, despite the temperature being around 50 degrees.

Habitat:

Seen adjacent to an alpine trail at around 5500' elevation in Mount Rainier NP.

Reference Links:

Erythronium montanum - Wikipedia, Avalanche Lily - Visit Rainier

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PublishedNovember 27, 2021

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