Observations by echamberlin

Vine maple found growing within the Douglas fir zone. Leaves appear to be slightly darker than typical vine maple leaves.

This plant held only 1 bright red berry however there is indication that it once held more.

Found growing near a stream. Can be used as sand paper due to tough inside coating.

Is a saphrophytic plant and was found next to Oregon grape.

Found along the trail and is a weed. Known for its anti-depressant and anti-anxiety properties it is used in modern medicine.

Found growing under a rock overhang where a waterfall flowed into.

This moss was found growing on a fallen tree in a large abundance. Found in low elevation near Ross Lake.

Found growing on southern slope in direct sunlight. Both flowers have incomplete petals.

Found in an alpine parkland on the southern slope.

Also known as "Grouse Whortle Berry" this plant is part of the huckleberry family and produced tiny red berries.

This shrub did not have any juniper berries on it but was found growing next to trail on the Devils ridge.

Suspected spreading phlox the petals are very pale compared to the description however each flower has 5 petals all the same size like the description.

Found growing alone in the middle of a scree field.

Valerian was common amongst the shaded canopy, it appears to be a shade tolerant plant. This particular plant was also close to a small stream.

Kinnikinnik found growing in the Douglas fir zone. It's leaves were once used in tribal medicine.

Found this anemone plant growing near a fen in McMillan Flats. It appears to close to groundwater as it only grows in damp areas.

Leaves have a sour "lemony" taste when consumed. This plant was not flowering at this time.

Found growing nearby the serrulate penstemon. This plant had several bunches of flowers growing off it.

Found growing at the base of the scree field with various shrubs and flowers growing nearby.

Found at the base of a scree field and only once more along Devils ridge.

Also known as the Cow Parsnip. This plant was found growing in high elevations in alpine meadows.

Poor photo quality however you can distinguish the lily by its orangish color and the curled back petals.

This plant is carnivorous and traps insects on its sticky leaves when it isn't flowering. Found in the fen near a small pool of water.

Also commonly known as "Sickletop Lousewort" these flowers were also found in the fen, in abundance.

These flowers were found in a fen close to a small pond.

This flower was common in almost every alpine meadow within the loop.

A side by side comparison of the Virginia Strawberry (set of leaves on left side) and Woodland Strawberry (set of leaves on right side).

A side by side comparison of the Virginia Strawberry (set of leaves on left side) and Woodland Strawberry (set of leaves on right side).