Mitella stauropetala, June 28, 2022
Common & scientific name
Side-flowered mitrewort, Mitella stauropetala
Family
Saxifrage, Saxifragaceae
Location
New York Trail, 10,400’
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!