Valle Vidal, “Valley of Life”, in the mountains of northern New Mexico. Beautiful alpine meadows and streams, expansive vistas of the high peaks of the Sangre de Cristos, including Wheeler Peak the highest point in New Mexico, and this towering plant (6 feet tall) and I have no idea what it is. Any guesses? Thanks for looking. G
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My guess is that it is Miner’s Candle, Cryptantha virgata.
False helibore, also known as California Corn Lilly, I think!
Likely Monument Plant, Frasera speciosa
Thanks for all guesses. The concensus is Green Gentain
http://www.sierrawildflowers.org/swertia_radiata.htm
… and thanks for looking. G