Mountain Parsley Pseudocymopterus montanus Plate 36, fig. 7 The tiny yellow flowers of the Mountain Parsley are grouped, as in all the parsleys, in flat-topped clusters at the tip of the stem. They bloom in early and midsummer. In alpine meadows the flowers are burnt orange in color. The plants grow 1-2 ft. tall and may be found in forests, woodlands and meadows at 7000-12000 ft. The Mountain Parsley is related to the common parsley of kitchen gardens and also to Sweet Anise which is used to flavor confectionery. HONEYSUCKLE FAMILY Twin Flower Linnaea borealis Plate 36, fig. 4 As indicated by the name, the Twin Flowers grow in pairs. They are drooping, bell-shaped pink blossoms with a delicate fragrance and bloom in midsummer. The fragile stems are but 3-8 in. tall and are found in the moist shade of pine and spruce forests at 8000-12000 ft. The botanical name commemorates Linnaeus, the Father of Botany. [Illustration: Plate 36 PARSLEY FAMILY 7 Mountain Parsley: Pseudocymopterus montanus HONEYSUCKLE FAMILY 4 Twin Flower: Linnaea borealis 5 Snowberry: Symphoricarpus occidentalis BLUEBELL FAMILY 1 Purple Bellflower: Campanula Parryi 2 Bluebell, Harebell: Campanula rotundifolia 6 Alpine Bluebell: Campanula uniflora VALERIAN FAMILY 3 Valerian: Valeriana silvatica] Snowberry Symphoricarpus occidentalis Plate 36, fig. 5 The Snowberry bears its pale pink flowers in drooping clusters on the spreading branches of bushes, which grow 2-5 ft. tall. They bloom in midsummer and may be found in meadows and thickets at 3000-7000 ft. The name refers to the snow-white berries which form the fruits. BLUEBELL FAMILY Purple Bellflower Campanula Parryi Plate 36, fig. 1 The blossoms of the Purple Bellflower grow singly at the tips of slender stems and bloom in midsummer. They do not droop, as do many of the bluebells. They are found in mountain meadows at 7000-10000 ft. The plants are unbranched and small, growing but 4-12 in. tall. The name of the genus, _Campanula_, means “little bell.” Bluebell, Harebell Campanula rotundifolia Plate 36, fig. 2