Notes:

Nuttall's Linanthus, Linanthus nuttallii

Family: Polemoniaceae - PHLOX FAMILY
Genus: Linanthus means 'flaxflower'
Species: nuttallii after English botanist Thomas Nuttall (1786 - 1859)
aka Linanthastrum. Five intense yellow stamens highlight the throat of this brillant white flower. The flowers, which emit a fragrance in full bloom, cluster on stems which form clumps to about one foot (30 cm). The leaves are not stalked and have five palmate spreading lobes appearing to be in a whorl. Usually found on the southwest side of the Park (the case here) at between 5,000' to 6,500' elevation. (ref. Biek, Strickler)
Trail Notes:
Trail/Hike: Gobbler's Knob Date: July 11, 2009
Location: Lookout at Gobbler's Knob (photo)
Elevation: approx. 5,480'
Trail Proximity: on trail

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