James' Snowlover
Chionophila jamesii

Family: Plantain (Plantaginaceae)
AKA: Rocky Mountain Snowlover
Photo taken on: July 28, 2007
Location: Cottonwood Pass, CO
Life Zones: Alpine
Habitat: Wet tundra

Grows to 4" with flowers on one side of a leaning stem. Leaves are thick and as tall as the flower.

Flora of North America reference.