Photography by Marilyn Price

Mt. Rainier 2007

Overview
Mountains
Wildflowers
Waterfalls
Forest and trees
Pike Place Market
Miscellaneous
This is a sample of the wildflowers I found at Mt. Rainier.

Rosy spirea (Spiraea densiflora) Magenta paintbrush and pearly everlastings Pasqueflower seed heads

The photo on the left above is of Rosy spirea (Spiraea densiflora). The center photo above is an arrangement of Magenta paintbrush (Castilleja parviflora) and pearly everlastings (Anaphalis margaritacea). The photo on the right shows pasqueflower (Anemone occidentalis) seed heads.

Magenta paintbrush and false hellebore Magenta paintbrush, pearly everlastings, and false hellebore False hellebore

The photo on the left above is a magenta paintbrush (Castilleja parviflora) in front of the leaves of a false hellebore (Veratrum viride). The center photo also has magenta paintbrush (Castilleja parviflora) in front of the leaves of a false hellebore (Veratrum viride) and adds some pearly everlastings (Anaphalis margaritacea). The photo on the right closes in on the graceful leaves of the false hellebore (Veratrum viride).

Dewdrop on a false hellebore leaf Unnamed stream and avalanche lilies Avalanche lilies

The photo on the left above shows a dewdrop clinging to the end of a false hellebore (Veratrum viride) leaf. The center photo shows an unnamed stream and a bank of avalanche lilies (Erythronium montanum). The photo on the right is a closer view of avalanche lilies (Erythronium montanum).

Broadleaf lupine Wildflowers growing in a rock crack Wildflower growing in a rock crack

The photo on the left above is a grouping of broadleaf lupine (Lupinus latifolius) against two logs. The remaining photos show the resiliency of nature. These plants and flowers are growing from cracks in the rocks.

Subalpine meadow Lupine and golden asters Lupine and alpine asters

The photo on the left above is a subalpine meadow above the Visitor's Center at Paradise. It's carpeted with paintbrush, pearly everlastings, and other wildflowers. The center photo is of broadleaf lupine (Lupinus latifolius) and golden asters (Heterotheca villosa). The photo on the right is of broadleaf lupine (Lupinus latifolius) and alpine asters (Aster alpigenus).

Jeffrey's shooting stars Stream with moss and arrowleaf groundsel Jeffrey's shooting star

The photo on the left above is a group of Jeffrey's shooting stars (Dodecatheon jeffreyi). The center photo is of a stream leading into Tipsoo Lake with moss and arrowleaf groundsel (Senecio triangularis). The photo on the right above is a single Jeffrey's shooting star (Dodecatheon jeffreyi).

Low Jacob's ladder Wildflowers by the side of the road Wildflowers and a log

The photo on the left above is a Low Jacob's ladder (Polemonium pulcherrimum). The center photo shows the abundance of wildflowers available along the side of the road to Paradise. The photo on the right shows an old log surrounded by wildflowers.

A meadow of wildflowers at Tipsoo Lake Wildflowers by the side of the road A meadow of wildflowers at Tipsoo Lake

The photo on the left above shows the path through the meadow to Tipsoo Lake. The meadow is bursting with wildflowers. The center photo shows the abundance of wildflowers available along the side of the road to Paradise. The photo on the right shows the meadow surrounding Tipsoo Lake and its abundance of wildflowers.

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