Wildlife
Lewis’s syringa, Lewis’s mockorange
Philadelphus lewisii
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.
