Daniel Baker's Mystery Flower

Daniel Baker saw this unusual flower in Hot Springs Canyon on 14 May, 2005, and asked us to photograph it. We did so but then forgot about it. (Click on the image to enlarge it.)

A partial view of an adult thumb and forefinger gives an idea of the flower's size.

Below, a view of a flower from a different angle. (Click on the image to enlarge it.)

Below, a close view of leaves and stems. (Click on the image to enlarge it.)

Below, the whole plant shown in its streamside context. (Click on the image to enlarge it.)