The first flower of spring in Denali is the pasque flower, or spring crocus (Pulsatilla patens). It can be found on well-drained slopes with sandy soil. I was surprised to find it so early this year, but with unusually warm temperatures and an early snow melt, it was abundant on the slopes above Triple Lakes on May Day. I love finding this first flower of spring. While beautiful, it is also poisonous if eaten.
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