Found in moist or wet soils near streams and lakes
Seen blooming on August 3, 2018 by Abiquiu Lake Grows from 4 to 30 inches tall with thick, erect, reddish stems and narrow lance-shaped leaves, sometimes with a dark blotch in the middle of the leaf which gives it one of its many common names, Lady’s Thumb. The tiny pale pink to greenish-white flowers grow in a dense nodding spike up to 3 inches long. The whole plant is antiseptic and astringent. An infusion has been used in the treatment of stomach complaints and fevers. The plant produces a soft white mass, a froth like that of soap. It is applied externally to burns and is used for bathing, and washing clothes. Source. If you want to identify a different flower then you might find it useful to check what was blooming this time last year. If you cannot identify a flower from the website send a photo and where you took it to contact@rockymountainsflora.com. Read online for tips
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