Day 347: When we think of "wildflowers," we are most likely referring to a plant with a pretty flower. After all, that's part of the word. But not all wildflowers' blossoms are showy or brightly coloured. Take Pathfinder for example. This plant's tiny white flowers are hardly noticeable, yet Adenocaulon bicolor (also known as Trail Plant) still holds a surprise. When a passing critter (animal or human) bends or breaks its flexible leaf stem and the leaf turns up to expose the back side, it reveals the reason for its Latin name. The back of the leaf is a bright, silvery-green. Even if you don't know where you're going, Pathfinder will show you where you've been.
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