DESCRIPTION:
The dense single spike of small white flowes is 2 - 4" long and sits well above the basal leaves. The stalk is a bit hairy. The leaves are dark blue-green with white veins that has a strong white line running the length of the small (1 - 3") ovate leaves. The plant grows to 18" generally.

FLOWERS:
June to August

HABITAT:
This plant is relatively abundant in well-drained wooded slopes of usually oak and coniferous woods.

 

 

The basal rosette of leaves are very characteristic and is probably where the plant gets its name, looking vaguely like a snake's skin.