United States, Colorado, Jackson, Slopes of Independence Mountain. Ca. 8 mi. NW of Cowdrey.
40.88838 -106.44381 +-10000m. WGS84
I placed the point along the slopes of Independence Mountain ~NW of Cowdrey. The elevation does not drop to 8,000 ft until much closer to the town than 8 miles. I used a large uncertainty to cover the general area since the distance and elevation do not l
2438 meters
8000 ft, 2438 m
Common, lower slopes.
Flr
Very distinct from more southern ssp floribunda by reason of very large & few heads w/ very large rays, low stature & compact hemispherical growth habit.
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