Identification: Caltha palustris..? - found near Mt. Rainier

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  1. StephenJK

    StephenJK Active Member

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    Found this growing in wooded area along a streambank at elev ~ 4,600 ft just north of Mt. Rainier Natl Park.
     

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    StephenJK, Aug 7, 2019
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  2. Tyrlych

    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Caltha palustris ? This is an opened fruit on the first picture, not flower.
     
    Tyrlych, Aug 7, 2019
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  3. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I'd be more inclined to suggest Caltha leptosepala at that elevation.
     
    Daniel Mosquin, Aug 13, 2019
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    Yes - thank you!
     
    StephenJK, Aug 15, 2019
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