The stem is so thin it appears the blossom is hovering in mid air!
Trientalis borealis
pacific starflower
Description:
Stems 4-20 cm.
Leaves mostly whorled at stem apex, some alternate on proximal stem; blades of distal leaves lanceolate to lanceolate-elliptic, (proximal leaves abruptly much smaller, scale-like), apex acute to acuminate. Pedicels (a small stalk bearing an individual flower) shorter than leaves, usually sparsely stipitate-glandular (having glands that are on stalks). Flowers: corolla white, 5.5-8(-10) mm, lobes ovate to narrowly lanceolate, apex acute to acuminate
Rarity: locally common
Flowering time: late Spring to early Summer
life cycle: Perennial
Height: 4 to 8 inches
Habitat: Coastal, West-Side Forest
Found in: West Gorge, Mt. Rainier Np, N Cascades Np, Olympic Np, Crater Lake Np
Native: Yes
Source: Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
Additional Resource: Oregon Flora Project