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Unidentified Alpine Flower

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Description:

An unidentified alpine flower. Leaves variegated, stems furry. Total plant height around 30cm. Flowers pale yellow, shape suggesting a poppy-like plant.

Habitat:

Found on a NE facing slope at ~12,000ft elevation, above treeline. Marshy area kept damp from melting snow. High in the Colorado Rockies.

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