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This shows our hike path.

On the way down, one part of the group (that did not want to take the recommendations of our leaders Meredith and Mel) didn't exactly find a trail they had hoped to follow and they went over one section of the trail twice; however, they definitely were not lost.
(see other map below)

The trip down was a bit of an adventure, at least for a group that followed a different route that that recommended by our leaders Meredith and Mel.

Here Joan thinks see is seeing two trees; however, it is just that we went over this part of the trail twice.

Pioneer Violet
Also called; Stream Violet, Wood Violet
(Viola glabella)

This is an edible plant. The leaves high in vitamin C. The Leaves amd flowers may be used in salads or tea. It is also said that tea made from the leaves "modifies anger and strengthens the heart".

Twayblade
(Neottia ovata)

Neottia is a genus of orchids. This medium-sized orchid can be easily overlooked even though it is one of our commonest species The name twayblades refers to the single pair of opposite leaves at the base of the flowering stem. They produce flowers in shades of green or dull pink through to maroon and purple.

Star Solomon's seal
Also called: star-flowered, starry, or little false Solomon's seal, false Solomon's seal; starry false lily-of-the-valley
(Maianthemum stellatum)

True Solomon's seal has a similar overall appearance, but the flowers hang from the stem underneath the leaves, rather than forming a terminal cluster.

Scalloped Onion
Also called: Olympic Onion
(Allium crenulatum)

It is noted that the genus Allium contains approximately 850 species.

The genus is perhaps best known from the species that make up the edible food such as onions (Allium cepa), leeks (Allium ampeloprasum), garlic (Allium sativum), scallion (Allium fistulosum relative), and chives (Allium schoenoprasum).

However, there are many more species that are known for their ornamental value and are thus called "ornamental onions". The Allium shown here is one of them.

common groundsel
(Senecio vulgaris)

Note: The upper leaves of Senecio vulgaris lack petioles (leafstalks) and are sessile (attached directly to the base), The leaves alternate in direction along the length of the plant.

Indian paintbrush
Also called: prairie-fire
(Castilleja)

The Castilleja genus has about 200 different species.
Eight different species of Castilleja can be found in Oregon

The species found in Oregon are:
1) Attenuate Indian Paintbrush, Narrowleaf Paintbrush, : Castilleja attenuata

2) Desert Paintbrush: Castilleja chromosa

3) Harsh Paintbrush: Castilleja hispida

4) Harsh Paintbrush, Harsh Indian Paintbrush: Castilleja hispida

5) Common Paintbrush, Scarlet Paintbrush, Scarlet Indian Paintbrush: Castilleja miniata

6) Cliff Indian Paintbrush, Cliff Paintbrush: Castilleja rupicola

7) Bog Paintbrush, Suksdorf's Paintbrush, Suksdorf's Indian Paintbrush: Castilleja suksdorfii

8) Annual White Paintbrush, Hairy Indian Paintbrush, Hairy Owl-clover, Thin Paintbrush: Castilleja tenuis

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Five mile hike
Mary's Peek
Tuesday, June 25, 2014

Our leaders Meredith and Mel assemble the group at the trailhead

The trail up was through beautiful forest. In many areas the forest floor was cover with Star Solomon Seal and in other area the forest floor was covers with Oxalis.

We arrived at a meadow covered with flowers

We had lunch at the top in an area with an astonishing array of flowers.

The view from the top was awesome

The trip down was a bit of an adventure, at least for a group that followed a different route that that recommended by our leaders Meredith and Mel.

Here Joan thinks see is seeing two trees; however, it is just that we went over this part of the trail twice.

Any confusion about what trail to follow was due to this very confusing map provided by the Forest Service.

However, we all did get back, safe and sound.

Other Information

We saw lots of wildflowers, Here are a few of them

Cardwell’s penstemon
(Penstemon cardwellii)

There were fields full of these beautiful flowers

Field chickweed
Also called: starry grasswort
(Cerastium arvense)
Family Caryophyllaceae

Note the five pedals.
Each pedal has a deep cut dividing into two lobes.

Bead Lily
Also called: Bride's Bonnet, Queen's Cup
(Clintonia uniflora)

Pioneer Violet
Also called; Stream Violet, Wood Violet
(Viola glabella)

This is an edible plant. The leaves high in vitamin C. The Leaves amd flowers may be used in salads or tea. It is also said that tea made from the leaves "modifies anger and strengthens the heart".

common groundsel
(Senecio vulgaris)

Note: The upper leaves of Senecio vulgaris lack petioles (leafstalks) and are sessile (attached directly to the base), The leaves alternate in direction along the length of the plant.

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Five mile hike Mary's Peek Tuesday, June 25, 2014

Our leaders Meredith and Mel assemble the group at the trailhead

The trail up was through beautiful forest. In many areas the forest floor was cover with Star Solomon Seal and in other area the forest floor was covers with Oxalis.

We arrived at a meadow covered with flowers

We had lunch at the top in an area with an astonishing array of flowers.

The view from the top was awesome

The trip down was a bit of an adventure, at least for a group that followed a different route that that recommended by our leaders Meredith and Mel. Here Joan thinks see is seeing two trees; however, it is just that we went over this part of the trail twice.

Any confusion about what trail to follow was due to this very confusing map provided by the Forest Service. However, we all did get back, safe and sound.

Other Information

We saw lots of wildflowers, Here are a few of them

Cardwell’s penstemon (Penstemon cardwellii) There were fields full of these beautiful flowers

Field chickweed Also called: starry grasswort (Cerastium arvense) Family Caryophyllaceae Note the five pedals. Each pedal has a deep cut dividing into two lobes.

Bead Lily Also called: Bride's Bonnet, Queen's Cup (Clintonia uniflora)

Pioneer Violet Also called; Stream Violet, Wood Violet (Viola glabella) This is an edible plant. The leaves high in vitamin C. The Leaves amd flowers may be used in salads or tea. It is also said that tea made from the leaves "modifies anger and strengthens the heart".

common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) Note: The upper leaves of Senecio vulgaris lack petioles (leafstalks) and are sessile (attached directly to the base), The leaves alternate in direction along the length of the plant.

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Five mile hike
Mary's Peek
Tuesday, June 25, 2014

The trip down was a bit of an adventure, at least for a group that followed a different route that that recommended by our leaders Meredith and Mel.

Here Joan thinks see is seeing two trees; however, it is just that we went over this part of the trail twice.

Any confusion about what trail to follow was due to this very confusing map provided by the Forest Service.

However, we all did get back, safe and sound.

Cardwell’s penstemon
(Penstemon cardwellii)

There were fields full of these beautiful flowers

Field chickweed
Also called: starry grasswort
(Cerastium arvense)
Family Caryophyllaceae

Note the five pedals.
Each pedal has a deep cut dividing into two lobes.

Bead Lily
Also called: Bride's Bonnet, Queen's Cup
(Clintonia uniflora)

Pioneer Violet
Also called; Stream Violet, Wood Violet
(Viola glabella)

This is an edible plant. The leaves high in vitamin C. The Leaves amd flowers may be used in salads or tea. It is also said that tea made from the leaves "modifies anger and strengthens the heart".

common groundsel
(Senecio vulgaris)

Note: The upper leaves of Senecio vulgaris lack petioles (leafstalks) and are sessile (attached directly to the base), The leaves alternate in direction along the length of the plant.

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