Prince's Plume

Prince's Plume
(Stanleya pinnata)

This plant grows 2 or 3 feet tall, usually with several flower stalks from a single root base. Each flower is about an inch long, and the stamens extend even further. Many flowers grow on each stalk, giving the plant a plume-like appearance.
The plants grow in soil which is rich in selenium, which accumulates in the plant tissue. This makes them toxic to livestock.
The plant is named for Lord Edward Stanley (1755-1851), who was president of the Linnaean and Zoological Societies of London.