Wildflowers Found in Oregon

Fendler's Waterleaf

Hydrophyllum fendleri - Locally common, late spring-early summer, perennial, 10-36 in. Erect plant. Stems have rigid hairs. Spreading leaves oblong, 2-12 in. long, divided pinnately to 9 to 13 lobed leaflets with stiff hairs on both sides. Inflorescence consists of dense clusters atop stalks. White to purple flowers have long hairs on outside, 5 stamens extending outward. Grows in moist, open or brushy areas, to subalpine.