Subalpine spirea (Spiraea densiflora). A different species of spirea is common around the puget sound, but I think this may be the first time I've noticed this species in the wild (I haven't spent much time at high elevations around here).
This mushroom seems a bit unusual. I saw it half under a log not far from the trailhead. The brown and white both seemed to be fairly well stuck on and I didn't see any obvious environmental causes for the difference in coloration.
This was probably my favorite vegetative find on the trip. The seed head just looks so cool. Unfortunately I was unable to figure out what kind of plant it is. Probably would have been easier if I knew what the flowers look like or if I had a book about the vegetation on the peninsula instead of the more general books I have.
The leaves that go along with the seed head above. Please let me know if you have ideas as to what it is.
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Hi! That crazy seed head is one of my favorite plants. I used to call it Beethoven flower since his hair is portrayed that way sometimes. Anyway, it's Western pasqueflower or tow-head baby, Anemone occidentalis, I think. No clue about the mushroom...
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