Plant

Lewis’s syringa, Lewis’s mockorange

Philadelphus lewisii
Plant
Habitat
Clearwater Co., ID in May; Blackfoot River Valley in early July
Conservation
Secure
First Observed
1806-07-04

Fragrant white blossoms adorn this shrub in early spring. Found west of Continental Divide. Named for Lewis.

Recent sightings

Where it’s being seen today

2 research-grade iNaturalist observations between 2019–2025. Most recent: 2025-07-06. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.

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