1.  June 21, 2009.  High profile view
of a single blossom.

2.  June 21, 2009.  Top view of a single
blossom showing the large sepals above which
are the three petaloid style branches  Also
visible are the three much reduced petals.

3.  June 21, 2009.  Top view of a pair of
blossoms

4.  June 21, 2009.  Another top view showing
the patterns at the base of the sepals.

5.  June 21, 2009.  Profile view showing the
stamens appressed to the petaloid style
branches.

6.  June 21, 2009.  Profile view from slightly
below with a good view of the ovary.

7.  June 21, 2009.  A cluster of plants.

8.  June 29, 2010.  A deep blue blossom.

9.  June 29, 2010.  A blossom with 6 sepals or
perhaps 3 sepals and 3 enlarged petals.

 

 

Photos 1-7 taken at the Circle District
Museum in Central.

Photos 8 and 9 taken at Circle Hot Springs
65°  28.96' N,  144° 38.32' W
Elev. 900 ft.