Alpine Flora of Washington State
North Cascades












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Some flora found in the North Cascade Mountains.

Dryas octopetala
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Flowering in the alpine zone

Dryas octopetala
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The flowers of this flat shrub are supported on stems only a few inches tall

Eritrichium nanum
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A Rocky Mtn species, the alpine forget-me-not is rare in the North Cascades

Eritrichium and Dryas
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Two of the loveliest alpine species together.

Anemone drummondii
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In our state, found throughout Cascades and Olympics

Silene acaulis
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The Moss Campion grows in talus and rock crevises.

Silene acaulis
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Up close.

Castilleja rupicola
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The Cliff Paintbrush.

Campanula lasiocarpa
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The jagged foliage and the slightly larger flower, distinguish this from the common harebell.

Compare Campanulas of Washington....

Saxifraga oppositifolia (close up)
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Found only on the highest mountain tops

Saxifraga oppositifolia
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A virtually flat species, unseen when not in flower

Dyras drummondii
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In Cascades, known from only one mountain peak.

North Cascades
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A high lake in Okanogan county, alpine slopes beyond