Mt. Rainier Flora --
Goodyera oblongifolia -- (Rattlesnake-plantain)
The leaves are borne in flat rosettes. The veining varies considerably but is a distinctive field mark.
Author: Susan McDougall
Longmire Campground, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7434, -121.8133, 2730
Date: August 3, 2014
Close examination of the muted flowers reveals the very hairy stems.
Author: Susan McDougall
Longmire Campground, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7434, -121.8137, 2713
Date: August 3, 2014
Most recognizable by the white-veined leaves, the flowers are small but very attractive in a tall raceme.
Author: Susan McDougall
Longmire Campground, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7434, -121.8137, 2713
Date: August 3, 2014
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