Mertensia pulchella Piper

Washington: Wenatchee National Forest. Hillside near Violette Ranch. Elev. 2000 ft.
Slope: 70% S. Soil: deep clay. Veg. type: Weeds & Grasses. Assoc. species: Delphinium, Erythronium. Not Grazed. Distribution: common in Y. P. [yellow pine?] zone in spring. Abundance: frequent. Forage value: good, the species has disappeared before stock enter the forest, so it is of little value. Flowering period: April-May. Seed dissemination: May-June. Phenology: Flowers.

Frank B. Lenzie 202, Apr 19, 1917
EWU, Accession: 6753