Inside Out Flower

As you can see, this plant is well-named. The tiny white flowers really do look like they are inside out! Vancouveria hexandra is a member of the Barberry family and thrives in shady forested areas west of the Cascades. I have seen these blooming on every woodland trail I've been on in the past month! They remind me of jellyfish swimming around at the bottom of the sea! In southern Oregon and northern California, a yellow version grows. (5/30/2013)