Cornus unalaschkensis
Western cordilleran bunchberry, bunchberry

Linda M pointed out (June, 2008 Mountaineers Naturlists Camp) to us that the flowering plants have six leaves, whereas the rest have four. THis one has only four leaves - but only two large leaves - whereas the bunchberry with no flowers do seem always to have four large leaves - well, something to investigate

Cornus unalaschkensis on USDA Plant profiles

Cornus unalaschkensis at Burke Museum

Family Cornaceae – Dogwood family
Genus Cornus L. – dogwood
Species Cornus unalaschkensis Ledeb. – western cordilleran bunchberry

Marmot Pass Trail
Jefferson County, Washington USA
approx 1000 meters (3300 feet) elevation

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