Castilleja cf. occidentalis Torr.

British Columbia: Banff National Park; Sunshine Meadows Standish Viewpoint; very close to British Columbia / Alberta boundary. Elev. 2375 m.
51.06834° N, 115.78692° W
Datum: WGS 84. Uncertainty: 3 meters. Coordinate Source: GPS.
Alpine meadow and open areas among subalpine fir and Larix lyallii; also associated with very low growing Salix, Dryas, Epilobium, and Myosotis. Most common at the highest points in this area; multi-stemmed individuals ranging in color from creamy white to pale yellow with some green; well past full bloom; some evidence of herbivory; not all, but many individuals appear to turn red with age; in some places, occurs alongside Castilleja cf. rhexiifolia. Phenology: Flowers.

Sarah J. Jacobs 2015-138a, Jul 31, 2015
With Cindy Jacobs
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