Weirdly wonderful

Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina, July 8, 2021

C. alpina, in fruit, Indy Ridge, 12,500’, August 5, 2021

C. alpina, in fruit, Indy Ridge, 12,500’, August 5, 2021

Common & scientific name
Alpine dusty maiden,  Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina

Family
Aster, Asteraceae

Location
Mountain Boy, 11,600

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Rayless, with pistils and stamens protruding around and beyond the white disk flowers, this decidedly odd, unmistakeable, and uncommon plant is always a delight to find.

C. douglasii var. alpina, July 8, 2021

C. douglasii var. alpina, July 8, 2021