On April 15, 2011 I came across this plant while admiring some trillium ovatum that had bloomed in a small area of forest on my rented property. It's growing at the foot of a douglas fir. It has no leaves at its base; I think it's a lily but I have no idea which one. I should add that it's about 17" high now and there's also a much shorter one close by that is only about 8" tall but has developed similar flower buds.
Welcome floraJK It reminds me of Uvularia. When the flowers open fully compare to pics. http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=uv...&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1246&bih=496
Thanks so much to both of you! I'll google your suggestions and see if they're a match. I've just about worn a path to that plant watching for it to bloom but it just seems to get taller. If the weather cooperates tomorrow I'll get an updated image of it for you.
I set up a whitewashed board behind the plant today in hopes of giving a better overall image including a shot of the plant's base to show the absence of leaves.
Thanks Ron. I should have realised Uvularia was not a native to Western North America. Prosartes it will be. Darn these change of names. Disporum I know. Now I just need to remember the new name! Be patient floraJK it will flower.
