Erigeron leiomerus, August 7, 2020
Common & scientific name
Rockslide daisy, Erigeron leiomerus
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Tabor pass, 12,500’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Surprisingly, this is one of the few Rockslide daisies I’ve seen on the Pass this year. “Surprising” in that it is commonly found on rocky, alpine slopes and saddles—like much of the Pass! In any event, this cheery lavender flower has glandular, deep-purple phyllaries (see photo below) and few, very small stem leaves.
E. leiomerus, August 7, 2020