Pinedrops (Pterospora andromeda)

Blooms in mid to late summer; perennial; sticky upright reddish stem
Leaves: Small leaves like scales
Flowers: Small bell-shaped flowers hang from upper stem; may have yellow, pink or white petals.
Seeds: Retains brown seeds through winter
Habitat: Saprophytic relationship with conifers; grows in humus
Range: Can be found in Washington, Oregon, Idaho (See on Moscow Mountain)

Photo taken on White Pine chapter field trip to Grandmother Mountain