aka Thread-leaved Sandwort. The flowered stems rise up to 1' (30 cm) above loose mats of narrow linear basal leaves. The white flowers, while perhaps not as showy as other sandworts, are nevertheless quite eloquent. Commonly found on dry rocky slopes at between 5,000' to 7,000' elevation.
Trail Notes:
Trail/Hike: Glacier Basin
Date: July 28, 2007
Location: approx. 0.40 mi. west of Glacier Basin camp
