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3 or 6 petals 4 petals 5 irregular petals 5 symmetrical petals (ovary superior) 5 symmetrical petals (ovary inferior) 5 irregular petals forming a tube 5 symmetrical petals forming a tube 5 petals joined into a bell

All composites Anthemis tribe Aster tribe Chicory tribe Thistle tribe Thoroughwort tribe Sunflower tribe Everlasting tribe Senecio tribe

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Hannegan Pass Road, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington

July 21, 2007

The Hannegan Pass road takes off from Mt. Baker Highway about 40 miles east of Bellingham and then follows Ruth Creek until the road ends at a trailhead.

Giant Red Paintbrush bracts & blossoms detail

Giant Red Paintbrush bracts & blossoms extreme detail

Pollinator on Giant Red Paintbrush, detail

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