Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale

WILD BUCKWHEAT 

Polygonaceae
Buckwheat family

© Larry Norris

Perennial, 6–14" (15–35 cm) 
Common 
Alpine sand or gravel.
July–August 
4900–13500' (1500–4100 m) 
The Jepson Manual p. 878 881