Pacific Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum tenuipes) is a common understory plant in the moist lowlands of the Pacific Northwest. Rumour has it that it's edible, but I can't speak from personal experience. That buzzy little bee needs it worse than I do, in any event. So, how do you know if you have Pacific or one of the other Waterleafs? Leaf shape is one clue, but the field identification point which should be the most obvious is the long stamens which extend well beyond the petals of the flowers. The petals may be purplish or white, or they may develop a purple blush as they age.
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