The paired or yoked glands at the base of
the flower give the plant its generic name.
It is named after J.C. Femont, 1813-
1890, soldier, explorer and collector of
flowers in the Sierra, Rockies, etc. This
plant is one to three feet tall. The basal
leaves are one inch wide, and those on the
stem, smaller. The stalked white flowers
are arranged loosely about the top of the
stems.The plants are found on woody or brushy slopes in Sausalito, Tiburon, Angel Island, Mill Valley, Fairfax, and San Rafael hills.
Widespread: Bd. Ev. For., Chap., Grass
January through July.
Source: Wild Flowers of Marin
Photo copyright 1994 Brother Eric Vogel
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Last updated 30 Dec, 1995.