Prairie-fire ?

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Prairie-fire ?

I don't know what this is. It was taken in August 1996, just outside of NOME, ALASKA. The elevation is approximately 1,500 feet above sea level. It was growing in a wet area on a "north-facing" slope, OUT on the TUNDRA and not too far from a river. Native Alaskans use these flowers to make an herbal medicine.
lcarreau
on Nov 29, 2007 12:44 pm
Lat/Lon: 64.57675°N / 165.32776°W
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 361139

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Malibu

Malibu - Aug 10, 2009 8:58 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: More scientifically...sort of?

Probably so. I didn't read some of the middle posts where you listed another scientific name and the more likely common name. I just went by the appearance in your photo. The trustworthy Wikipedia said Alaska so I thought "aw-hah", maybe it's a strain of Indian Paintbrush.

lcarreau

lcarreau - Aug 10, 2009 9:13 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: More scientifically...sort of?

I understand completely.

Sounds like a burning enigma. Thank you, Malibu!

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