Erigeron pinnatisectus, June 12, 2022
Common & scientific name
Cutleaf daisy, Erigeron pinnatisectus
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Beaver ponds below summit, 11,300’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Its finely-cut leaves and large, light-purple heads distinguish Erigeron pinnatisectus from other subalpine and alpine daisies. It is common on our rocky tundra.
E. pinnatisectus, Twining, 12,200’, July 1, 2022