Old-Man-of-the-Mountain
A large and showy flower, this one is hard to miss! It is bright yellow, with 15-25 notched ray florets and a 1 inch rounded disk in the center. It loves open, untreed areas in the alpine environment. The leaves are basal, thin and hairy.
Wildflower Details
| Scientific Name: | Tetraneuris grandiflora |
| Native: | Yes |
| Growing Season: | Mid to Late Summer |
| Soil Type: | Open, rocky areas |
| Other Names: | Alpine Sunflower |
| Habitat: | Alpine and tundra |
| Family: | Aster |