Alpine Lewisia-Lewisia pygmaea

This high elevation plant in the Purslane Family (Portulacaceae) is alpine lewisia (Lewisia pygmaea). It grows throughout much of western North America. Other common names are pygmy bitterroot, alpine bitterroot, and pursh. The leaves are narrow and about four inches long.
The flowers are white with pink veins.
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