Brewer’s Mitrewort (Mitella breweri)

Inlet of “Big” Cougar Lake, William O. Douglas Wilderness, WA, 7/2014.
The name has us thinking of mitrewort beer, but it’s actually named after William Henry Brewer (1828-1910), a prestigious botanist who explored California and the northwest, and has his name on several flowers. His recommendation was said to have influenced the decision by the U.S. to purchase Alaska. One must look closely to see the feathery petals. This plant, like its relative, foamflower, grows in moist forests.

Inlet of “Big” Cougar Lake, William O. Douglas Wilderness, WA, 7/2014.
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This entry was posted on September 20, 2014 by nwwildflowers. It was filed under Cascades, East of Cascades, July, marsh wetland/water's edge, Mid Elevation, raceme, saxifrage, shaded forests, Southern Oregon / Northern California, Washington, yellow and was tagged with flower, Wildflowers.
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