Paxistima myrsinites, May 25, 2021
Common & scientific name
Oregon boxwood, Paxistima myrsinites
Family
Stafftree, Celastraceae
Location
Difficult Trail, 8,200’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Easy to miss as Oregon boxwood’s tiny, cross-shaped flowers hide within the axils of its evergreen leaves. It’s worth taking note of these rosy gems, though, because this common shrub will be a constant companion on the lower stretches of the Pass.
P. myrsinites, June 2, 2021