Satellite saxifrage

Mitella pentandra, July 8, 2022

Common & scientific name
Five-star mitrewort, Mitella pentandra

Family
Saxifrage, Saxifragaceae 

Location
Discovery day use area, 10,300’

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!