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 Synthyris stellata or Synthrus missurica ssp. stellata. This selection came this one came from WA state and is a subspecies. Generally a woodland plant that prefers damp soils. Nearly evergreen this year.  Nice tough plant under Hellebores, but it usually waits until the Doronicum blooms. At the moment the Cyclamen coum is its bright

Here is another closeup of Western Mountain Kittentails Synthyris missurica ssp. stellata
by Paul Slichter

I have always called it as S. ‘stellata’ as that is the ssp. where it was collected. The parent family ‘S. missurica’ is more widespread but grows only at high elevations, usually when snow is still on the ground.  That snow pack keeps access roads closed or covers sections of trails. Consequently, few people in Modoc or Lassen counties, California are familiar with it. Available in plants for sale. – under (S) Another MUST visit is this photo essay of Washington State Olympic wildflowers.