About Enemion occidentale (Hook. & Arn.) J.R.Drumm. & Hutch.
Nomenclature
Enemion occidentale (Hook. & Arn.) J.R.Drumm. & Hutch., also known by the synonym Isopyrum occidentale, is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. Its common name is western false rue anemone.
Geographic Range
This plant occurs in California, and is rarely found in Oregon.
Habitat
It grows in forest, woodland, and chaparral habitats across many of the region's mountain ranges.
Growth Form
It is a small perennial herb that produces one or more erect, unbranched stems that reach a maximum height of around 25 centimeters.
Leaf Arrangement
Leaves grow toward the top of the smooth, bare stems.
Leaf Morphology
Each green, cloverlike leaf is typically divided into three irregular lobes.
Flower Structure
The plant produces solitary, small flowers that have white to very light lavender petal-like sepals, and no true petals. The center of the flower holds white stamens with yellow anthers, plus white styles with yellow stigmas.
