The difference between this Monkshood and its relative is that this plant is much smaller and has only one or two flowers. It seems to like growing in alpine areas.
These are beautiful white flowers that bloom in alpine areas. The species name alludes to the 8 petals of the flowers. The seed heads are as interesting as the flowers are pretty (see following photographs).
These unripe Mountain Avens seeds are swirled until they ripen and dry out, then they look very different... (see next picture)
