Species: deltoidea from Greek delta in reference to triangular
aka Wood Anemone, Western White Anemone. A very showy flower (this one viewed in the rain) sits atop a stem 4" - 10" (10 - 25 cm) tall. Below the flower are three stem leaves in a whorl; toothed but not divided. These leaves are not stalked which is a key feature in defining it vs. Lyall's Anemone which has stem leaves which divide into 3 - 5 leaflets that are on short stalks. Like all anemones there are no petals, five brillantly white sepals serve their role. Usually found in forests to about 3000' elevation mostly on the west side of the Park. (ref. Biek, Clark)
Trail Notes:
Trail/Hike: Westside Road
Date: July 7, 2008
Location: along side the Westside Road within 1.25 mi. from the Longmire Road
