Another identification concession: it's entirely possible that this could be Nootka lupine (Lupinus nootkatensis) instead of Arctic lupine (Lupinus arcticus). But as of now, I am fairly sure that this is Arctic lupine. As before, I'm going to shop around for some confirmations or corrections and then will later update this post...
This lupine was blooming quite beautifully along the road heading up to Arctic Valley, just east of Anchorage in the Chugach State Park. It's one of my favorite June flowers in southcentral Alaska. Rich and vibrant, of course -- but the shapes of the flowers and the stems themselves are quite amazing too. A deeply beautiful plant.
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