About Meconella oregana Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray
Meconella oregana, commonly known as the white fairypoppy, is a species of flowering plant. It is native to Oregon, California, Washington, and British Columbia. It grows in habitats including sandy bluffs, meadows, and stream banks, at elevations below 300 meters (1000 feet). It is a small herb that reaches up to 16 cm (6.3 inches) in height. It bears narrow, linear leaves that grow up to 18 mm (0.7 inches) long. Its flowers grow singly on long, thin stalks, are white in color, and have 4 to 6 stamens. By comparison, the related species M. californica has 8 to 12 stamens.
