Hidden down among the filaree I saw a larger flower, a phlox. This is a flower common to gardens, but this particular one appears to be a native version, long-leaf flox (
Phlox longifolia), in the aptly named Phlox Family (Polemoniaceae). (There is a slight possibility this is
Phlox stansburyi. If you know, please leave a comment.)
Many moss species grow close to the ground with short leaves, but this one is taller and longer-leaved. It falls over, though, so it does seem to be close to the ground. Although I just saw it flowering 4/17/09, I also found one specimen where the flower petals are already curling up and past their prime.
I found it growing in gravel/cobble about 5300 ft.
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Hidden down among the filaree I saw a larger flower, a phlox. This is a flower common to gardens, but this particular one appears to be a native version, long-leaf flox (Phlox longifolia), in the aptly named Phlox Family (Polemoniaceae). (There is a slight possibility this is Phlox stansburyi. If you know, please leave a comment.)
Many moss species grow close to the ground with short leaves, but this one is taller and longer-leaved. It falls over, though, so it does seem to be close to the ground. Although I just saw it flowering 4/17/09, I also found one specimen where the flower petals are already curling up and past their prime. 
I found it growing in gravel/cobble about 5300 ft.
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