[The Barberry Family East of the Cascade Mts. of Oregon and Washington]
Inside-out-flower, Northern Vancouveria, White Inside-out-flower
Vancouveria hexandra
Synonyms: Epimedium hexandrum, Vancouveria brevicula, Vancouveria picta
Inside-out-flower blooming in the woodland garden of the webmaster in Gresham, OR..........May 20, 2009.
Characteristics:
1. Cream colored petals turned back, with stamens & pistols pointing down. This gives the flowers the appearance of tiny white ballerinas.
2. Flowers are found on a loose raceme which is taller than the leaves.
3. Compound leaves contain 9 or more leaflets which are shaped like ducks feet.
Habitat:
Moist shady woods.
Uses or Importances:
1. Ornamental ground cover.
Paul Slichter