Primrose Family

Pacific Star Flower

April-July

Stream Sides

Primulaceae

Trientalis latifolia

"Latin: for the 1/3 foot height"

"With broad leaves"

While this plant is common in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it is quite uncommon in Coe. This one was found in Soda Springs Canyon. The red to pink 3/8" flower seems to float above the large leaves on a tiny thin stem.

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