Triteleia grandiflora

These were photographed on Manastash Ridge (see previous posts) where they were growing in profusion. My wildflower book lists them as uncommon but they certainly were not in this location. They are also known as Brodieaea douglasii, the Large-flowered Brodiaea. They belong to the lily family, are perennial, grow to about a foot and a half in height and bloom in the spring.

A diary of our hike and many more pictures are here: ronaldhanko-orchidhunter.blogspot.com/2011/05/manastash-r....