Mount Rainier national park - Vanilla Leaf
Summary
It’s hard to imagine the forests of Mount Rainier without vanilla leaf. Vanilla leaf (Achlys triphylia) carpets the forest floor with its light green leaves. “Achlys” means mist in Greek, perhaps referring to the way vanilla leaf flowers float above their leaves on spikes. Look for it blooming throughout the park.
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Date
2017
Location
Source
National Parks Gallery
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Public Domain Dedication