Neon purple/yellow flower, wild, somewhat spindly

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  1. Masket

    Masket New Seed

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    This flower was found near Waterton Lakes national park, Alberta, Canada. It was found growing in the wild.

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    Waterton Lake is known for having some very unusual wildflowers, any ideas what this is?
     
  2. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Just a guess here, but maybe it is Spotted Knapweed? (Centaurea biebersteinii)
     

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