Bottom of the ninth in the alpine

Gentiana parryi, August 9, 2020

Gentiana parryi, August 9, 2020

G. parryi, August 9, 2020

G. parryi, August 9, 2020

Common & scientific name
Bottle gentian, Gentiana parryi

Family
Gentian, Gentianaceae

Location
Linkins Lake Trail, 11,600’

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This bright, blue-purple goblet puts out one to a half-dozen blooms per plant (alpine plants tend to have single blooms, lower growing), opening fully only in sunshine.  This is one of the last, great wildflowers to grace the Pass above treeline—enjoy!