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Tellima grandiflora
Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups, Bigflower Tellima) is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Saxifragaceae. A herbaceous plant, with rounded leaves, emerging from a rootstock, up to 30cm high. It is evergreen in mild winters. Flowers are borne in spring and early summer, on spikes up to 60cm high. The green calyx is 6–8 mm long; the five flower petals are greenish-white to purple, pinnately divided and spreading. The petals are deeply fringed.
The plant is a native of moist forests in western North America, from Alaska and British Columbia to northern California. It is the only species in the genus Tellima.
Spotted on Apr 3, 2012
Submitted on Apr 4, 2012
2 Comments
Cool plant, nice spotting!
Another interesting plant and good information.