Because they are all members of the Claytonia perfoliata polyploidy pillar complex, I am writing linked posts about C. parviflora, C. rubra, and C. perfoliata, and…
One of the more personally exciting finds on my first trip to explore the resurrection of the landscape ravaged by…
This is an interesting and important genus, especially in some coastal areas. There are over 60 species in North America,…
This cheerful little member of the family Apiaceae (carrots, parsleys) often goes by the common names spring gold, common biscuit…
These beautiful little members of Violaceae have many common names, including sand violet, Cascades early blue violet, early blue violet,…
While I have always called this member of the family Rosaceae western serviceberry, there is a lengthy list of colloquial…
I do not know for sure what these plants are, and it would take a DNA analysis to be certain.…
It is ironic that it took so long to add this species to my list, considering that I see it…
I often wonder how many Fritillaria affinis I have walked by obliviously. The mottled brown and yellow flower almost perfectly…
Early in spring, when Pacific Red Elderberry begins to bloom, it is identifiable from 100’ away. At that time of…