Rocky Mountain Flowers

Glacier Lily or Dog-toothed Violet
The Glacier Lily or Dog-toothed Violet is one of the most beautiful, but fragile Rocky Mountain flowers. Its 3 petals and 3 sepals curl back, exposing 6 yellow stamens and the style to full view. Two large, broad, pointed leaves grow from the base of the plant. The inside of this flower is facing down. This flower in its natural terrain  was found in Waterton Lakes National Park in July 1995.
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Photo by John Fisher
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