Dodecatheon pulchellem, July 4, 2023
Common & scientific name
Shooting star, Dodecatheon pulchellem
Family
Primrose, Primulaceae
Location
North Halfmoon Lakes Trail, 10,500’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Found only in consistently wet places, its elegant shape and delicate, contrasting colors make this a top find of the summer. Its name derives from “twelve gods” (genus) and “handsome” (species) (thank you, Janis Huggins!). This is the closest to the Pass I’ve found this flower: the Crested Butte-Marble area is better endowed. (Apologies for this terrible photo, BTW!)