[Members of the Sunflower Family with Discoid Flower Heads Found West of the Cascade Mountains]

Pearly Everlasting, Western Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea

Pearly Everlasting, Western Pearly Everlasting: Anaphalis margaritacea

A close-up of the inflorescence of pearly everlasting as seen along the Hurricane Ridge Road between the tunnels and the Visitors Center, Olympic National Park....................July 25, 2008.

Pearly Everlasting, Western Pearly Everlasting: Anaphalis margaritacea

A close-up sideview of the inflorescence of pearly everlasting as seen along the Hurricane Ridge Road between the tunnels and the Visitors Center, Olympic National Park....................July 25, 2008.

Pearly Everlasting, Western Pearly Everlasting: Anaphalis margaritacea

A close-up of the inflorescence and narrow upper stem leaves of pearly everlasting as seen along the Hurricane Ridge Road between the tunnels and the Visitors Center, Olympic National Park....................July 25, 2008.

Paul Slichter