Satellite saxifrage

Mitella pentandra, June 25, 2021

Mitella pentandra, June 25, 2021

Common & scientific name
Five-stamened mitrewort, Mitella pentandra

Family
Saxifrage, Saxifragaceae 

Location
Lincoln Creek turnoff, 9,800’

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. pentandra in fruit, Grottos 9,700’, July 14, 2021

M. pentandra in fruit, Grottos 9,700’, July 14, 2021