If one considers the west slope plants to be the same as the type of E. 

 lagopus from the east slope, and different from other taxa in E rlogonua , then 

 the following names must be used: 



at the species level - E. lagopus , 



at the subspecies level - ssp. canum , 

 at the varietal level - var. canum. 



(under whatever species they are 

 "• thought to belong, E. brevlcaule 



J In my case) 

 If Reveal thinks they are distinct at the species level, then E. lagopus Is 

 the correct name. I happen to think they are only varletally distinct so E. 

 brevlcaule var. canum Is the correct name. 



This may not resolve the problem, but I hope It clarifies It for you. If 

 you have other questions, let me know. 



Sincerely, 

 Robert D. Dom 



