RHH's photos with the keyword: lewisia rediviva

This is the flower we were looking for on our recent hike up Manastash Ridge. It flowers with no apparent leaves in rocky soil, the buds and then the flowers lying prostrate on the ground. We found it first in rocky areas along the edge of the ridge and then in abundance near the road at the top of the ridge. The name "rediviva" (restored to life) apparently refers to the fact that it goes dormant after flowering and then reappears like magic in the spring. We found it ranging in color from white to deep pink and spent nearly an hour taking photos of it at the top. More pictures of this beautiful flower and the story of our hike can be found on my blog at: ronaldhanko-orchidhunter.blogspot.com/2010/06/manastash-r... .

It is one of Washington's most beautiful wildflowers and was photographed on Manastash Ridge.