Eremogone congesta (Nutt.) Ikonn.

Caryophyllaceae

Collection NumberMansfield, D 12-646
CollectorsBob McCoy, Brittni Brown, Chris Davidson, Sharon Christoph
Identified ByDon Mansfield
SourceC. Davidson
Date13 July 2012
CountryUSA
stateIdaho
countyBear Lake
LocationSherman Peak Area. Follow North Canyon Rd. (Forest Road 401) ) from Hwy 36 near E entrance to Emmigration Canyon. At intersection of Bartlett Lake and North Canyon Rd. (1.9 mi. from Hwy 36), go W on N Canyon Rd. past Mill Hollow Rd. At 4.7 mi. from Hwy 36 turn N at Meadow Creek (FR 425). At intersection of FR 425 (Eightmile Creek Rd.) and Skinner Canyon Rd. (FR 403) follow Skinner Canyon Rd. ca. 1.8 mi. to pass on Sherman Peak ridge. 2730 m elev.
Lat/LongN 42 26 14.1 W 111 33 00.7
NoteOpen subalpine meadow with mixed forbs, including: lupine, Rudbeckia, Potentilla gracillus, Carex hoodii. Plant > 7 cm tall. Basal leaves long, > 3cm, filiform, stiff and needle-like. Sepals < 4mm long. Capsule with 6 valves.

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LocationUSA, Bear Lake County, Idaho, Sherman Peak Area. Skinner Canyon Rd. ca. 1.8 mi. to pass on Sherman Peak ridge., N 42 26 14.1 W 111 33 00.7
Date13 July 2012
EcologyOpen subalpine meadow with mixed forbs.