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bitterroot

Lewisia rediviva

Photo by DerrickLK
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Found this beautiful flower northwest of Carey, Idaho. Bitter root is the state flower of Montana. Shoshone and Flathead Indians considered the roots a delicacy.

Habitat:

On top of a desert ridgeline growing with sagebrush and tiny perennial grasses.

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