MonikaC
Well-Known Member
When the skies became fully overcast, I switched from hoping for grand scenics to macro flowers. I'd been on this trail once before & knew it was both dog friendly and lightly trafficked (at least during the week). With Teton Pass closed, I figured that it would be even quieter.
At home, I'm happy to find 1 or 2 scattered alba columbines, but they were plentiful on this trail.
There was a wildflower meadow I stopped at. The Mules ears were pretty heat stressed, but the Scarlet gilia kept the pollinators busy.
As I was walking back to the trail, I spotted these tiny but fascinating specimens. The tallest was about 4" tall, and as they have drooping flowers, I was lying down to try to capture the intricate patterns on the inside. The outside of the petals is a green/brown that just blends in to the forest floor.
I think these are Fritillaria affinis or Chocolate lily. If you're viewing this on your phone, then they would probably be about life-sized.
At home, I'm happy to find 1 or 2 scattered alba columbines, but they were plentiful on this trail.
There was a wildflower meadow I stopped at. The Mules ears were pretty heat stressed, but the Scarlet gilia kept the pollinators busy.
As I was walking back to the trail, I spotted these tiny but fascinating specimens. The tallest was about 4" tall, and as they have drooping flowers, I was lying down to try to capture the intricate patterns on the inside. The outside of the petals is a green/brown that just blends in to the forest floor.
I think these are Fritillaria affinis or Chocolate lily. If you're viewing this on your phone, then they would probably be about life-sized.
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