Hemitoms congestum

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Hemitomes congestum (Hemitomes – half a eunuch from one anther containing no pollen; congestum- crowded from the densely flowered inflorescence).

Hemitomes congestum attains a height of 2 to 10 centimeters. The plant is fleshy and mostly glabrous. The leaves are scale-like on the flower stalk (peduncle). The flower stalk is pink or cream. The inflorescence is a raceme of densely arranged flowers. The flowers are cream or pink and pubescent inside. The fruit is a fleshy berry and has a strong musky or cheesy odor that may be attractive to small mammals. The plant is not persistent after the berry has ripened.

Hemitomes congestum flowers from early to mid summer. It is found in mature, moist, shaded mixed or coniferous forests from 30 to 2,700 meters.

Hemitomes congestum (usda.gov)

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