Red besseya (Besseya rubra)
Perennial, blooms late spring.
Leaves:   Shiny, upright leaves, basal, oval with long petiole.
Flowers: Spike inflorescence of red flowers
Habitat:   Open areas, wooded area edges
Range:    May be found in Washington, Oregon, Idaho (See on Moscow Mountain)
Photo taken on White Pine chapter pre-field trip to Grande Ronde River, on Rattlesnake Grade stop.
Wildflower photo © Nancy Miller. Photo taken 4/22/2008.