The stamens on this cutleaf evening primrose (Oenothera coronopifolia) are loaded with yellow pollen and there is a green "X" on the end of the pistil. Both are easy to see with the naked eye.
Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Last updated: March 31, 2012
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Mailing Address:
1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park,
CO
80517
Phone:
970 586-1206
The Information Office is open year-round: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily in summer; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturdays - Sundays in winter.
Recorded Trail Ridge Road status: (970) 586-1222.
