#false bugbane

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False Bugbane

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Also known as tassel-rue, False Bugbane (Trautvetteria caroliniensis) is blooming in forests up to mid-elevations. Its flowers do not have petals but are balls of white, tassel-like stamens and styles.

Snow is melting out quickly in the subalpine meadows, but patches remain. Subalpine wildflowers have a short window to grow and bloom and are easily damaged. Please stay on trails, even if that means crossing over sections of snow still on the trails.

For updates on what’s blooming where check out https://go.nps.gov/RainierWildflower

Not familiar with Mount Rainier’s wildflowers? Explore the Wildflower Guide at https://go.nps.gov/RainierWildflowerGuide

NPS Photo of false bugbane along the Wonderland Trail near Longmire, 7/19/22. ~kl