Look closely, this plant’s tiny flower is intricate, delicate, and nearly invisible. The name ‘goldthread” is fitting as the stamens, and even petals, are thin and thread-like. The shiny, waxy leaves form a lovely green ground cover under the Douglas-firs at Silver Falls.
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Flowering Time: Mid Spring
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: 4-10 inches
- Habitat: West-Side Forest
- Native: Yes
Sources: Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon Flora Project
