Ranunculaceae · Probable identification
Alpine Anemone
Anemone obtusiloba
About this flower
Simple, upward-facing flowers — white, lavender, or deep blue — sitting low on very short stems to stay out of the wind. One of the first flowers to appear near the melting snow.
From the field guide — published botanical records.
- Elevation
- ~ 3,000–4,800 m
- Bloom window
- May – August
- Habitat
- Compact alpine turf
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Where I’ve Seen It
The 2 places where I photographed this flower. Tap a place to explore it.
Every encounter