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Drummond's Mountain Avens
(Dryas drummondii)

Other common names: Drummond's Dryad, Yellow Dryad, Yellow Mountain Avens

French names: Dryas de Drummond

Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae)

Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub; Low growing plant; large (relative to plant) white flowers.

Flowers: Spring, Summer;  White, Yellow;  7 or more parts (petals);  8-10 white or pale yellow petals.

Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Native/Non-native: Native

Status:   S-Rank: S1


For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 40 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page
  

Drummond's Mountain Avens (Dryas drummondii)

Drummond's Mountain Avens (Dryas drummondii)

Drummond's Mountain Avens (Dryas drummondii)

Patch of Drummond's Mountain Avens.
  


Range map for Drummond's Mountain Avens (Dryas drummondii)

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