Whats the name of this wild flower?

Question

I tried to look this wild flowIer up and i can't seem to find it please help. I just took pictures today along the train tracks by the river I live in Vermont.

Thank you very much.

Here is the link to the picture:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Box1557/UntitledAlbum02

Answer 1

The prominent stamens with four petals & opposite leaves with smooth edges make me think you have found a shrub dogwood. There are ~ 6 species but the one with reddish stems is the red osier (Cornus stolonifera or C. sericea).

http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/222.htm

http://www.rook.org/earl/bwca/nature/shr...

http://www.paghat.com/redtwig.html

Answer 2

Hmm... I don't live in Vermont. I live in Ontario... but I have never seen that flower before. But it's really pretty.