Wild Ginger, Asarum caudatum

Being a huge fan of orchids, when I discovered this flower hiding under large green leaves next to a stream in the forest, I was sure this was a Masdevallia Orchid of some type. It looks just like one! But, to my surprise, it's actually GINGER!

This image was taken on our aborted July 2, 2011 hike to Stuart Falls by way of the Red Blanket Trail in the Sky Lakes Wilderness area of Southern Oregon.