This report is for the Mill Hill Loop. The primary flowers currently blooming are: Western Buttercup <I>(Ranunculus occidentalis)</I>, Oregon Fawn Lily <I>(Erythronium oregonum)</I>, Candyflower <I>(Claytonia sibirica)</I>, Oaks toothwort <I>(Cardamine nuttallii </I>var. <I>nuttallii)</I>, Wood Violet <I>(Viola glabella)</I>, Evergreen Violet <I>(Viola sempervirens)</I>, and Fairyslipper <I>(Calypso bulbosa)></I>.
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Also blooming are: Western Trillium <I>(Trillium ovatum)</I>, Giant White Wakerobin <I>(Trillium albidum)</I>, Oregon Iris <I>(Iris tenax)</I>, Smith's Fairybell <I>(Disporum smithii)</I>, False Solomon's Seal <I>(Maianthemum racemosum)</I>, and Western Serviceberry <I>(Amelanchier alnifolia </I>var. <I>semiintegrifolia)</I>. I also saw a couple Common Camas <I>(Cammasia quamash)</I> plants blooming along the trail, and few patches of Henderson's Shooting Star <I>(Dodecatheon hendersonii)</I> near the start of the loop as well as near the Refuge Office.
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There are numerous muddy patches along the trail, so bring appropriate footwear. Also, there are copious amounts of poison oak <I>(Toxicodendron diversilobum)</I> next to the trail, so STAY ON THE TRAIL!
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