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Flower:Inside-out Flower
Family:Barberry
Genus / Species:Vancouveria hexandra
Notes:The common name well describes this plant's flower, and a second common name, duckfoot, is descriptive of its leaf shape. The latin name honors Captain George Vancouver. It is a member of the Barberry Family which also includes Vanilla Leaf and Oregon Grape.
Photo:

Dimple Hill, Corvallis - - - June 2, 2002

Guide:Cascade-Olymic Natural History by Daniel Mathews / Wildflowers of the Western Cascades by Ross & Chambers