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Aconitum columbianum

Photo by Jaybird
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Field Notes

Description:

Purple bloom in clusters. Common plant in area.

Habitat:

Mixed conifer forest, approximately 6500 ft. elevation.

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Aconitum columbianum

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Comments (5)
Jaybird
Thanks for narrowing it down. I think i've found the right species.
craigwilliams
Some kind of Aconitum? Do you have any more pictures showing the leaves?

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PublishedOctober 11, 2011

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