Inside-out-flower, Northern Vancouveria, White Inside-out-flower: Vancouveria hexandra (Synonyms: Epimedium hexandrum, Vancouveria brevicula, Vancouveria picta)

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.

Family Name:

Barberry Family

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