Bitterroot

Montana's state flower. These are most often found on the east side of the state. When I find them where we live, in NW Montana, it is always a treat!

[Kaylynn]

Very pretty shot - ours is the Bluebonnet

[Leslie]

beautifully captured

[Joan Robillard]

Gorgeous

[Diana]

Magnificent capture and gorgeous processing.

[gloria jones]

Lovely color, light

[Maxine Lathbury]

Beautiful flower. What is it?

[Karly]

@365projectmaxine It is a Bitterroot - Montana's state flower.

[*lynn]

gorgeous flower, pretty background too ~ fav

[GaryW]

Wow! What a beautiful color. Why is it called Bitterroot? Is it a vine?

[Karly]

@thewatersphotos Hi Gary - the Bitterroot got its' name because its' root was eaten by Native Americans (usually mixed with other ingredients) and the root is bitter. It is very low growing - not a vine - only reaching a height of about 1 1/2 inches. Thanks for the interest and your comment.

[GaryW]

@365karly1 Thank you for the information!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

they are delightfully pretty

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Lovely shot

[Melvina McCaw]

Thank you for sharing this lovely flower with us.

[Milanie]

Those are gorgeous - I had heard of bitterroot, but never seen even a picture of it. This must have been really a pleasant surprise to come across.

[KWind]

Love the vivid pink!

[CC Folk]

Fav

[Monique]

Lovely

[Clare Gadsby]

very pretty

[Maxine Lathbury]

@365karly1 Thanks