United States, Colorado, Gunnison, Gothic. Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, clearing around Levi cabin near East River.
38.95633 -106.99018 +-50m. WGS84
NE1/4 S3 T13S R86W; lat: 38.95633 N; long: 106.99018 W
2894 meters
9495ft.
Damp meadow along willow margin. Slightly higher ground surrounded by Salix dominated wetland. Diverse herb community in small meadow opening surrounded by Salix wetland.
Plants to 2 m tall from a basal rosette. Mostly in fruit, with few flowers still on lateral branches. This was a major flowering year (only every 5-10 years). Very common and conspicuous in meadows throughout area.