Ranunculaceae
Thalictrum fendleri

Fendler's Meadowrue

Erect, dioecious. Stems often purplish, leafy. Basal and stem leaves egg-shaped, divided into 3 segments, divided again to narrow lobes; top surface smooth; underside glandular, rough-feeling. Flowers purplish or greenish white in stemmed clusters with small leaves at top; male flowers with 18–25 stamens. Seed tips pointing outward or upward when ripening. Grows in moist places in shady woodlands.

  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Flowering Time: Late Spring, Early Summer
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 3--5 feet
  • Habitat: East-Side Forest, West-Side Forest
  • Found In: Wallowas, Steens
  • Native: Yes