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French's shooting star (Dodecatheon frenchii) growing on a small ledge by the waterfall at Hemlock Cliffs nature preserve.  This rare plant is the namesake of the region, for its attractive flowers and unusual habit of growing on sandstone cliffs.

French's shooting star
15 May 2005