Zizia aptera (A. Gray) Fernald var. occidentalis Fernald

Montana: Missoula County: Lolo National Forest, Elk Meadow, ca. 10 air mi W of Placid Lake. Elev. 5665 ft.
T16N R16W S35 SW
Datum: NAD 27. Uncertainty: 800 meters. Coordinate Source: TRS2LL.
E end of large, open meadow, many parts of which are covered with shallow open water. Open areas dominated by Carex spp. Marginal raised hummocks between open Carex fen with Sphagnum-covered substrate and the upland forest (which is dominated by Picea engelmannii and Pinus contorta) is characterized by the presence of large (ca 4 sq meter) clumps of Salix spp. growing on a moist, moss-covered substrate. Few scattered individuals, particularly on raised margins associated with Salix spp. Petals yellow. Phenology: Flowers.

R. Bursik 077, Jun 5, 1987
With F. Rabe, P. Gier
ID, Accession: 96308, Barcode: ID130317