Spreading Phlox
Phlox diffusa
Synonyms: Phlox azurea, Phlox diffusa ssp. diffusa, Phlox diffusa ssp. longistylis, Phlox diffusa var. longistylis
The photo above shows a close-up of the spreading
corolla lobes of spreading phlox. Photographed in the summit crater of Potato
Hill, on the north side of Mt. Adams...............June 21, 2005.
The photo above shows a close-up side-view
of the calyx and tubular corolla of spreading phlox. Note the tufts of hairs
found between the calyx lobes. Photographed in the summit crater of Potato Hill,
on the north side of Mt. Adams...............June 21, 2005.
Spreading phlox blooming along the Killen Creek Trail #113 about one hundred meters downhill from the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail #2000, Mt. Adams Wilderness..............August 29, 2012.
The photo above shows a flower of spreading phlox with 4 instead
of the usual 5 corolla lobes. Photographed along the Highline Trail, above 6000'
on the northern side of Mt. Adams................July 24, 2005.
The photo above shows spreading phlox as seen
along the Round the Mountain Trail to the west of Salt Creek on the south side
of Mt. Adams............August 31, 1996.
Locations on Mt. Adams where this species
has been seen:
1. Numerous spots along the Round the Mountain
Trail on the south side of Mt. Adams from Horseshoe Meadows to Bird Creek
Meadows. It is also found along Rd 23 along the west side of the mountain
on steep slopes at the head of the Lewis River drainage.
The photo above shows spreading phlox as seen
along the Round the Mountain Trail to the west of Salt Creek on the south side
of Mt. Adams............August 31, 1996.
Paul Slichter