The Mountain Avens has small basal leaves and a single white and yellow flower supported on a short stem.
A hardy member of the rose family it flourishes on high or rocky ground in Central and Eastern Arctic regions.
It was made the territorial flower of the Northwest Territories in June 1957.

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Have a Joe Coolish Canada Day!

17 Comments.

Posted by AmandaMagick:

Wow your journal is beautiful. We love DragonFlys!! The flower you painted is beautiful as well! I hope you have a great summer!!!

--Amanda

Thursday, June 28th 2007 @ 8:58 PM

Posted by Leah:

It's so pretty in here! Lucky you, getting a summer vacation from school - I don't get a break! lol I start my photography classes soon though and they'll be lots of fun so it's ok.

Enjoy your summer vacation you guys!

Friday, June 29th 2007 @ 6:52 AM

Posted by Brenda:

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

Robalooooooooooooooo! Hey you and I can be poor and have fun TOGETHER little buddy!

Have to admit Ive never heard of the Mountain Avens but then again Ive never been to the NWT..... ;-)

Have a FANTASTIC first weekend of summer!!

U.W.

P.S. thanks for the avatar........ EXCELLENT job....... I only hope I get to use it soon... :-(

Friday, June 29th 2007 @ 9:21 AM

Posted by Cathi:

Lovely flower! Isn't it fun when school gets out? My son (he's 10) is soooo excited. His dad is coming to take him to Toronto for a month, driving here right now!

Have a great summer and - HAPPY CANADA DAY

Friday, June 29th 2007 @ 10:35 AM

Posted by Starlight:

Hi Robin! It looks so wonderful in here! Makes me feel cool and relaxed after being in the hot sun all day! I hope you have a wonderful summer. Don't forget to say hi sometimes! Take care sweetie!!

Friday, June 29th 2007 @ 4:57 PM

Posted by vitani:

This place is gorgeous!!!!

Anyway... i came by to say that i leratn a really nice expression from you..."COOLA DOOLA" I love it!!!!

And btw...

The seventh day of the seventh month of the seventh year of the millenia is coming up... and i'm thinking of fun lucky things to do...

Have any suggetions??

Have a great week ahead...

Sunday, July 1st 2007 @ 1:22 AM

Posted by Beyond the Confines...:

Hi! Hi! Hi! I am finally feeling ALL better & had a real fun week-end & I hope you did too!

HAPPY SUMMER VACATON I know it's going to be SO fun for you & Buck ! I bet Brandi will share a leeeetle bit of her wealth if you ask her nicely

Have a great week ahead

Sunday, July 1st 2007 @ 7:52 PM

Posted by Claire Andrews:

Hooray! The holidays are here! Well, my holidays aren't, but I'll come over and enjoy yours when I need a break from work (I'd much rather play than work).

Monday, July 2nd 2007 @ 6:08 AM

Posted by Moni Smith:

Have a good summertime Robaloo. Brandi is sooo lucky to be able to work and make moolah. Your day is coming. In the meantime, just have fun with Buck.

Monday, July 2nd 2007 @ 10:43 AM

Posted by Tonia:

Hey Robin!!! Just came by to see if you and your mom had a great Canada Day and you're enjoying your summer vacation so far!! Don't worry about being poor...at least you'll be having fun!! I'm going to New Brunswick in 11 days!! I hope I see lots of whales....they are my favourites!! I'll take lots of pictures for you to see!!

Monday, July 2nd 2007 @ 7:32 PM

Posted by Beyond the Confines...:

HAPPY CANADA DAY

Monday, July 2nd 2007 @ 8:05 PM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

Robaloooooooooooooo! Did you add that Joe Coolish Canada Day gif on Sunday by any chance? You must have little buddy cause for sure I would have yoinked that... ;-)

Have a good one and enjoy the sun!

U.W.

Tuesday, July 3rd 2007 @ 2:59 PM

Posted by Rainbow:

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you're having a terrific week!!

Tuesday, July 3rd 2007 @ 11:50 PM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

Robaloooooooooooooo! Stay kule today little buddy. Looks like a great Buck/sprinkler day! ;-)

U.W.

Thursday, July 5th 2007 @ 8:17 AM

Posted by Leah:

eeps it's WET around here! Guess I won't get to go out and have fun this weekend, I have to dry the house! lol

I hope you're having a great Summer! *hugs*

Friday, July 6th 2007 @ 11:13 AM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

** looks at calender - sits and waits **

Have a GREAT WEEKEND Little buddy!

U.W.

Friday, July 6th 2007 @ 4:02 PM