COLORADO WILD FLOWERS 



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Fig. 25. — Sub-alpine Lake Scene 

 Scattered lily pads are shown floating on the water; sedges occupy the lake edge; 

 these are followed by willows and birches; finally there are the Engelmann spruces of the 

 forest. The pond lilies of Colorado have large yellow flowers. The species is' Nymphaea 

 polysepala. 



