Dodecatheon hendersonii (shooting stars, broad-leaved shooting stars, Henderson's shooting stars, sailor caps, mosquito bells)

Family: Primrose

Characteristics
A summer deciduous with basal leaves and nodding flowers on stems 10-30 cm tall. The flowers are magenta to deep lavender to white, with the stamens thrust out and the sepals bent back.

Area
Needs good drainage and dry summer period to grow. Moist grassy places in brush or open woods. 

Other
One of the first flowers to bloom. Late January to February. Roots and leaves edible when roasted or boiled. Poisonous if consumed raw.