Kelloggia galioides Torr.

A small-flowered, diffuse perennial found in coniferous forests throughout much of the United States. I have only seen it once, but it seems likely to be easily overlooked.

A flowering stem on the east shore of Jenkinson Lake, south of Pollock Pines, El Dorado County, California, 8 Jul 2009.

A flower at Jenkinson Lake, 8 Jul 2009. There are typically four petals, but I found an oddball.

Side view of a flower at Jenkinson Lake, 8 Jul 2009.

A non-flowering stem at Jenkinson Lake, 8 Jul 2009.