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| Title | Midland Shooting Star, Dodecatheon meadia, Primulaceae |
| Date | April 28, 1950 |
| Description | The image shows a blooming midland shooting star (Dodecatheon meadia) plant with dried leaves and sticks on the ground around it. The tips of a person's fingers are also in the image on the right side. The plant was found in Roanoke County, Virginia, on a hillside behind Dixie Caverns entrance. The photograph was taken by Myrl Brooks on April 28, 1950. Photographer's remarks on photocard: "Should not be disturbed under any circumstances as it is quite rare in this region. Known to be found only at Dixie Caverns at the present time." |
| Location |
Location Name: Dixie Caverns Parkway Milepost: None
Latitude: 37.252556
Longitude: -80.175222 |
| Creator Individual | Myrl Brooks |
| Tags |
Flora
Photographs Roanoke County (Va.) |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
