Yellow Parentucellia is a non-native wildflower that seems to like the environment here in the Pacific Northwest. It lives on the west side of the Cascades. The stem and leaves are hairy and seem sticky to the touch. This plant grows all around the world. It’s bright yellow flowers have five lips; the two on the top are shorter than the three lower lips. The petals also have hairs.
Rowena Plateau, June 27, 2024
Basket Slough, May 25, 2020
Camassia Nature Preserve, June 2, 2025
Camassia Nature Preserve, June 5, 2022
Camassia Nature Preserve, June 8, 2023
Photo taken on the Rich Guadagno trail at Basket Slough National Wildlife Refuge, June 1, 2020. Click on this photo to return to the Yellow/Orange Wildflowers page