Giant Rattlesnake Plantain, Green-leaf Rattlesnake-plantain, Rattlesnake Plantain, Western Rattlesnake Plantain
Goodyera oblongifolia
Synonyms: Goodyera decipiens, Goodyera oblongifolia var. reticulata, Peramium decipiens, Peramium menziesii
The photo above shows a close-up of the inflorescence of ratlesnake-plantain as seen along the Pacific Crest Trail in the Mt. Adams Wilderness.........September 13, 2008. Notice the numerous gland-tipped hairs covering the sepals.
The photo above shows the distinctive basal
cluster of leaves of rattlesnake-plantain with their creamy stripe running lengthwise
along the midvein. Taken at aproximately an elevation of 3810' at the trailhead
for the Snipes Mt. Trail #11.........May 7, 2005.
The photo above shows a fuzzy view of the flowers of rattlesnake
plantain as seen from open forest at about 2780' along road K6000 at the southeastern
corner of Mt. Adams.........Jul7 31, 2005.
The photo above shows a fuzzy view of the crowded
inflorescence of rattlesnake plantain as seen from open forest at about 2780'
along road K6000 at the southeastern corner of Mt. Adams........Jul7
31, 2005.
The photo above shows a fuzzy view of the one
of the mottled basal leaves of rattlesnake plantain as seen from open forest
at about 2780' along road K6000 at the southeastern corner of Mt. Adams........Jul7
31, 2005.
Rattlesnake plantain as seen in fairly dark coniferous forest on Crofton Ridge in the Mt. Adams Wilderness.........August 22, 2008.
Rattlesnake plantain as seen in fairly dark coniferous forest on Crofton Ridge in the Mt. Adams Wilderness.........August 22, 2008.
Paul Slichter