Andy's Rocky Mountain Wildflowers

Partridgefoot

Luetkea pectinata

Also known as: Kuntze partridgefoot, partridge-foot, partridge foot. Habitat: Moist and gritty areas in Alpine and subalpine regions.  Shade intolerant. The plant forms lush evergreen mats and expands by creeping along on rhizomes. Interest: The leaves of Partridgefoot look like tracks left by a Ptarmigan, a game bird found in mountain and Arctic areas.   Location: Bear Lake pass area, Alberta Date: June 30, 2006 Reference: http://linnet.geog.ubc.ca/Atlas/Atlas.aspx?sciname=Luetkea+pectinata

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