The photo above shows a close-up of the flowers
of Henderson's phlox as seen along the Highline Trail #114 at about 6800' on
the northern slopes of Mt. Adams..........July 10, 2005. Henderson's phlox
has flowers that are several millimeters less in diameter than
spreading
phlox (
Phlox diffusa). In addition, Henderson's phlox tends to bloom
about 1-2 weeks earlier than spreading phlox when they are found in the same
location.
The photo above shows a close-up of the leaves
of Henderson's phlox as seen along the Highline Trail #114 at about 6800' on
the northern slopes of Mt. Adams..........July 10, 2005. Note the numerous
gland-tipped hairs on the leaves, and the acute tips to the leaves.
The last bloom of Henderson's phlox as seen at about 7200' on talus below the foot of the Lava Glacier on Mt. Adams.........August 11, 2016.