Western Rattlesnake Plantain
Goodyera oblongifolia

Family: Orchid (Orchidacea)
AKA: Rattlesnake Plantain Orchid, Giant Rattlesnake Plantain
Photo taken on: August 25, 2007
Location: Withheld to protect orchid
Life Zones: Foothills to subalpine
Habitat: Dark conifer forests

Grows to 6" in tight clusters with tiny greenish white flowers.

It is more easily noticed by the prominent white stripe down the center of the leaves.

Flora of North America reference.