I only found two arctic poppies (Papaver lapponicum) blooming today in the high alpine meadows. This plant has a long, slender, hairy stem about 6 inches (15 cm) tall. Leaves are found at the base and lobed. The four-petaled flower is about 1.5 inches (4 cm) and takes the shape of a cup. It is one of my favorite flowers to find. They are also a favorite food of animals, and are often eaten bore maturity, so they are hard to find.
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