Alpine Phlox 
This Alpine Phlox grows in dense 
mats at an elevation of about six thou¬ 
sand feet. The flowers open so close 
together that they almost hide the leaves. 
We found it first near the top of 
IMount Elinore. The guide called it Baby 
Eyes. Its real name is Phlox. Phlox 
means a flame. 
The blossoms are purple. Sometimes 
they are nearly white. 
The leaves are almost needle-shaped. 
No. 28. 
