Alpine flower identification

[Jim lombard]

What is this alpine flower found on Mount Monroe? I should know this!

 

[carole]

Alpine azalea Very pretty!

 

[Jim lombard]

Thanks Carole, they were growing right next to the diapensia, very nice.

 

[Turnbill]

Jim,

Pick up a copy of the Guide to NE Alpine Summits. It's thin and light and has many of the common plants and animals you'd see above treeline. Your photo of the Azalea looks just like the cover.

 

[Jim lombard]

Thanks Turnbill, I have something at home but it didn't have this particular one. They did seem quite common though.