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Species: Anemone occidentalis (Watson)

Depiction: Found in mountain meadows, sloped alpine scree-slopes above 2000m elevation; Flowering in late june and july. Another early flowering plant that is commonly found along side this species is Mountain Marsh-Marigold (Caltha leptosepala).

Photo Location: Alexandra River, Banff National Park

Photograph Date: July 3rd, 2006

Photographer: Allan Carson