Silene acaulis

Moss Campion
Silene acaulis

Family: Pink (Caryophyllaceae)
AKA: Moss Pink
Photo taken on: July 7, 2015
Location: Cottonwood Pass, GV, CO
Life Zones: Alpine
Habitat: Scree, tundra

Grows low in moss-like cushions with tiny, single flowers on short stems. Leaves are bright green and narrow.

Pink Single Flowers