Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier Flora -- Vancouveria hexandra -- (Inside-out Flower)

presented by Susan McDougall


Vancouveria hexandra

The common name refers to the sharply reflexed petals and sepals of this Barberry Family member. The flowers and leaves little resemble those of the related Oregon-grape species. The leaflets are rounded and 3-lobed.

Author: Susan McDougall
Sunshine Point, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7417, -121.8982, 2240
Date: June 10, 2014
Vancouveria hexandra

Infrequent at the Park, Iniside-out Flower grows in lowland woods on the south side.

Author: Susan McDougall
Sunshine Point, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7399, -122.2884
Date: June 4, 2014

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