Mitella pentandra, June 30, 2020
Common & scientific name
Five-stamened mitrewort, Mitella pentandra
Family
Saxifrage, Saxifragaceae
Location
Old wagon road east of Lincoln Creek turnoff, 9,600’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Oh how I love these miniature satellites, these most delicate, complex, and airy of wildflowers. It feels like they shouldn’t even be called “flowers,” they are so totally unique. Look (HARD) for them now in moist woods, and be delighted!
M. pentrandra, in fruit, July 28, 2020