[Waterleafs: The Genus Hydrophyllum in Mt. Adams Country]

Ballhead Waterleaf, Wool Breeches, Woolen Breeches

Hydrophyllum capitatum var. capitatum

Inflorescence of Ballhead Waterleaf: Hydrophyllum capitatum var. capitatum

The photo above shows a close-up of the inflorescence of ballhead waterleaf as seen on Snipes Mt. on Mt. Adams at an elevation of 4235'.........May 7, 2005.

Ballhead Waterleaf: Hydrophyllum capitatum var. capitatum

The photo above shows ballhead waterleaf (var. capitatum) in a clearcut at about 4100' near the summit of King Mt., located along the SE rift zone of Mt. Adams.........May 13, 2007.

Ballhead Waterleaf: Hydrophyllum capitatum var. capitatum

The photo above shows the ball-like flower head which is much shorter than the pinnately divided leaves of ballhead waterleaf as seen at 4100' abreast the divide separating the Dairy and Cougar Creek drainages to the east of Mt. Adams.........May 29, 2006.

Inflorescence of Ballhead Waterleaf: Hydrophyllum capitatum var. capitatum

The inflorescence of ballhead waterleaf as seen on dry slopes above Road K4000 and Dry Creek near 5200' on the eastern slopes of Mt. Adams........June 18, 2006.

Ballhead Waterleaf: Hydrophyllum capitatum var. capitatum

The photo above shows ballhead waterleaf as seen along Rd 6600 at an elevation of about 3100' in the Dry Creek drainage of southeastern Mt. Adams........May 14, 2005.

Paul Slichter