We hiked from Sun Peaks mid-station through Crystal Bowl and then into West Bowl with the grandchildren, admiring the south-facing slopes wildflowers along the way.

Found in abundance were Valerian (Valeriana sitchensis), Groundsel (Senecio integerrimus), Mountain Forget-me-nots (Myosotis alpestris sp.), and Red Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja rhexifolia).

groundsel

mountain forget-me-nots

rockcress

mountain forget-me-nots

valerian

mountain forget-me-nots

valerian

red Indian paintbrush

We also spotted Rein Orchids (Piperia unalaschensis), Meadow Rue (Thalictrum occidentale), Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum), Bracted Lousewort (Pedicularis bracteosa), Small-flowered Penstemon (Penstemon procerus), Red Columbine (Aquilegia formosa) and Death Camas (Zigadenus venenosus).

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rein orchid

alpine speedwell

meadow rue

bracted lousewort

larkspur

small-flowered penstemon

red columbine

red Indian paintbrush

death camas

All photos taken by the author. 

More Information:

• Upland Larkspur
• Small-flowered Penstemon
• Mountain Forget-me-nots
• Meadow death camas