Streptopus lanceolatus

Rosy Twisted Stalk

Rosy Twisted Stalk
aka Streptopus roseus, Simple-stemmed Twisted Stalk. The “rosy” has a single unbranched stem which may reach 1′ (30 cm) whereas the Clasping Twisted Stalk, S. amplexifolius, is multi-branched and may be over 3′ tall. The elliptical leaves, to 2″ long, are stalkless but do not actually “clasp” the stem (i.e. grow around it). The flowers, about a 1/2″, are bell-shaped and spread very little at the tips. Fairly common in moist forest areas 3,000′ to 5,000′ elevation.

Family:

Liliaceae - LILY FAMILY

Genus:

Streptopus from Greek streptos 'twisted' plus pous 'foot' or stem

Species:

lanceolatus for 'lance-like' referring to shape of leaves
Photo location: Carbon River trail, Goat Lake trail in the Glacier View Wilderness and WLT near South Tahoma River.