Locality:
Russian Federation, Kabardino-Balkaria (Western Caucasus SE of Mt. Elbrus). Upper Baksan River valley, at Hotel Itkol, w of Elbrus (town) halfway on road to Terskol.
43.25 42.616667
Verbatim Coordinates:
43° 15' N 42° 37' E
Elevation:
2050-2200 meters
Verbatim Elevation:
2050-2200 meters
Habitat:
Very steep, S-facing lush, subalpine grazed meadows, with igneous rock outcrops (many legumes, mints, umbels, borages, now in full bloom)