Henderson's Shooting Star
Dodecatheon hendersonii

[doh-deh-KATH-ee-on  hen-der-SON-ee-eye]

FAMILY: Primulaceae (Primrose)

DESCRIPTION: {native} Showy little plant (about 6" tall) with three to twelve flowers in an umbel on a reddish/brown stem.

HABITAT: Shaded areas under an oak canopy.

NOTES: Nodding flowers fold their petals back shortly after opening.