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Gordon's Ivesia (Ivesia gordonii var. ursinorum)

Gordon's ivesia (Ivesia gordonii var. ursinorum) is a perennial herb which is native to high-elevation rocky habitats of western North America. Additional common names include alpine ivesia and Gordon's mousetail.

Gordon's ivesia (Ivesia gordonii var. ursinorum).  Carson Pass, Mokelumne Wilderness, Eldorado National Forest, Alpine County, California, USA.  Stock Photo ID=PLA0596
Gordon's ivesia (Ivesia gordonii var. ursinorum), documentary view showing the entire plant within its rocky habitat. Carson Pass, Mokelumne Wilderness, Eldorado National Forest, Alpine County, California, USA.
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Gordon's ivesia (Ivesia gordonii var. ursinorum).  Carson Pass, Mokelumne Wilderness, Eldorado National Forest, Alpine County, California, USA.  Stock Photo ID=PLA0597
Gordon's ivesia (Ivesia gordonii var. ursinorum), wildflower detail. Carson Pass, Mokelumne Wilderness, Eldorado National Forest, Alpine County, California, USA.
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Gordon's ivesia (Ivesia gordonii var. ursinorum).  Carson Pass, Mokelumne Wilderness, Eldorado National Forest, Alpine County, California, USA.  Stock Photo ID=PLA0597
Crop from the above photo (PLA0597). Red margins on the anthers are a key diagnostic feature of the ursinorum variety of this species.

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