Fendler's Waterleaf blooming at Goat Lake, photographer Martha Rasmussen
You will find Fendler's Waterleaf growing along the
receding snow banks of alpine marshes and lakes, often growing with Cow
Parsnip and Mountain Marsh Marigold.
This flower begins to bloom in May and as you go up in elevation will
bloom later in the season. Fendler's Waterleaf grows about one foot
high, the white flowers are borne in clusters on long stems rising above
sharp pointed bright green leaves that are white beneath. A good hike
to see Fendler's Water Leaf is the Goat Lake/Elliott Creek Trail.