The perianth of Bridges' Triteleia consists of three sepals and three petals that are alike in color and texture. The flowers are further characterized by six stamens and a solitary style that is terminated by a three-lobed stigma. The genus Triteleia, therefore, was named for tri—three—because all flower parts are in threes. A notable feature of Bridges' Triteleia is the translucent and shiny throat of the flower. Nothing is known about the functional significance of this pattern in attracting potential pollinators.
DISTRIBUTION: Forest margins, often on rocks, from the Klamath and North Coast Ranges to the foothills of the Cascade Ranges and Sierra Nevada; 0-100 m.
