Viola glabella Nuttall.
A yellow-flowered species common along streams and in rich woods up to 3,000 feet altitude.
HYPERICACEAE. (St. Johnswort Family.)
Hypericum bryophytum Elmer.
A diminutive plant along rills at 5,000 feet elevation.
ACERACEAE. (Maple Family.)
Acer douglasii Hooker.
The smooth maple is common on the headwaters of the Nisqually.
CELASTRACEAE. (Staff Tree Family.)
Pachystima myrsinites (Pursh) Rafinesque.
An evergreen shrub two or three feet high, having considerable resemblance to a huckleberry. Common in coniferous woods at 3,000 to 4,000 feet elevation.
EMPETRACEAE. (Crowberry Family.)
Empetrum nigrum Linnaeus.
A prostrate cespitose shrub with yew-like leaves and black berries. Common on the rocks at 7,500 feet altitude.