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Overview

Showy stickseed (Hackelia venusta) is an endangered species of plant in the forget-me-not family and one of the rarest plants in the state of Washington. It is known only to exist naturally at one site on the steep, sandy slopes of the Cascade Mountains near Leavenworth.

Learn more about recovery efforts for showy stickseed.

Scientific Name

Hackelia venusta
Common Name
lesser showy stickseed
showy stickseed
FWS Category
Flowering Plants
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