Wildflowers Found in Oregon

Western Meadowrue

Thalictrum occidentale - Locally common, late spring-early summer, perennial, 12-40 in. Erect, with male and female flowers on separate plants. Mostly stem leaves, few basal. Leaves blue-green, shiny, or with fine hairs with glands, divided 3 times; leaflets 3-4 pairs, very delicate, oval, lobed with coarse teeth. Flowers in loose clusters at top, greenish white or purplish red; male flowers with 15-20 stamens hanging down. Grows in openings in forests, woodlands, along streams, wet places, at low elevations. Native.