Tolmiea menziesii
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 582. 1840,.
Basionym: Tiarella menziesii Pursh Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 313. 1813
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Basal rosettes usually well developed. Cauline leaves not or only slightly longer than wide, i.e., length-width quotient usually 0.6–1.1 (average 0.9); plantlets frequently produced. 2n = 28.
Phenology: Flowering spring–summer.
Habitat: Moist woods, particularly along streams
Elevation: 0-1800 m
Distribution
B.C., Alaska, Oreg., Wash.
Discussion
Hybrids (with 2n = 21) between Tolmiea menziesii and Tellima grandiflora have been reported from Washington (D. E. Soltis and B. A. Bohm 1985). The Cowlitz Indians applied a poultice of fresh leaves to boils and the Mahak Indians ate raw sprouts in early spring (D. E. Moerman 1998).
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.