These plants were blooming on Flat Top Mountain in the Chugach Mountains outside Anchorage. Spireas often have an unpleasant odor, which is probably why there are flies on these flowers instead of bees!
Flagstaff, AZ August 29, 2010 This little plant was growing on the crest of a small volcano cone called Old Caves Crater.
Death Valley NP, California Aug. 22, 2010
