Wildflowers Found in Oregon

False Bugbane

Trautvetteria caroliniensis - Locally common, early summer, perennial, 24-40 in. Erect, forming colonies from spreading underground roots. Stems hairless below, curly hairs in inflorescence. Leaves mostly basal, large, more or less round, deeply palmately divided, 5-10 lobes, toothed; medium green on upper surface, lighter underneath. Inflorescence flat-topped with 5 or more flowers. Flower sepals 3-7, white, falling off early; showy fluffy flowers have 50-0 white stamens, 10 or more pistils. Grows in moist shaded forests, along streams, at mid to high elevations. Foliage very similar to that of closely related tall bugbane. Native.