Whiplash saxifrage (Saxifraga flagellaris)

July 9, 2022, Hoosier  Ridge 12800. This is an excellent view of the bizarre base of the plant.

July 12, 2022, near Black Powder Pass. There was a large group below and to the S of the pass.

July 7, 2020, Hoosier Ridge east, around 12800 feet. Note the whip emanating from the base.

These were late in 2015 at Loveland Pass: July 27, 2015. The base is striking.

Closeup of the one above:

Juy 5, 2014, Loveland Pass, north side, below first high bump, not too far from road, but very high up.

These next two are from the slope on the N side of Independence Pass.

Note the interesting looking base. The next shot shows the base in more detail, which also shows the red runners that define this flower.

Next one is from July 24, 2016, above Loveland Pass; a bit early given this year’s late snow, but a couple were out.

The next shot if from Hoosier Ridge, just below top of first bump, but below the false summit I think). July 16, 2017.

 
On July 8,2018, high above the east side of Hoosier Pass, I found several. The one below used a paper backing to eliminate the background.

Next is a 3-frame pano (July 5, 2021; Hoosier Ridge east); the runners at bottom are clearly visible. The pano here is so I can get all in focus.

Below is from Hoosier East, 2.2 miles, July 17, 2021.

Here are two bases tied together by a whip. Blue Sky Road, 13200 feet.