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Wilhelmsia physodes (Fisch. ex Ser.) McNeill

9 photos.
Commonly known as "merckia".  This plant has a stunning red seed capsule.

ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 20374


1.  Early July.  Buds, blossoms and leaves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


2.  Profile view of plants in photo 1.



3. Early July.  Entire plant.



4.  Early August.  Blossom and capsule.



5.  July 7, 2009.  A group of matted plants.



6.  July 7, 2009.  Closer view of some of
the plants in photo 5 showing blossoms
and capsules.


7.  July 7, 2009.  Close-up of a visitor to
one of the blossoms in photo 5.



8.  July 13, 2011.  Another group of
matted plants.



9.  July 13, 2011.  Closer view of the plants
in photo 8.


Photos 1-3 taken in a ravine near
Twelvemile Summit.
65° 23.6' N, 145° 58.8' W
Elev. 2950 ft.

Photo 4 taken at the confluence of
Bottom Dollar Creek and Harrison
Creek.
65° 22.71' N, 144° 49.49' W
Elev. 1450 ft.

Photos 5-9 taken along Twelvemile Creek
near Coldfoot, Alaska.
67°  11.4' N,   150°  24.6' W
Elev. 1050 ft.