Hinds Feet on High Places

Ever see a flower like this?

Does anyone know what kind of wildflower this is? My daughter picked a bunch from a meadow. I don't know if they need to open yet, or if this is it for them...they are very intriguing.

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07:03, 2006-Sep-7 .. Posted by BackyardTreasures

That's very interesting! I have no idea what it is, but sure would like to see it if it opens, maybe that will help identify it.
~~Anne

Gentian?

10:49, 2006-Sep-7 .. Posted by Anonymous

There is a drawing in our Peterson's Field Guide that looks like a flower called Soapwort Gentian or Closed Gentian. The Closed Gentian blooms August - October and is in wet places and meadows. The Soapwort Gentian blooms September - October in wet spots and swamps. Niether one of them will open up any further. There is also a Downy Gentian that will open up more and blooms September - October. It is mainly found in prairies and sandy soil. This is according to the Peterson Field Guide of Wildflowers of Northeastern/Northcentral North America c. 1968. We have not seen any ourselves but would love to have some around here. Beautiful picture! We have enjoyed your blog tonight.

Really? Wow

06:40, 2006-Sep-8 .. Posted by tioga12

I have read about gentians, but never saw one...very interesting. Thanks for the info-I will have to look into it myself.

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01:57, 2006-Sep-9 .. Posted by Anonymous

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentiana_andrewsii