Friday, May 1, 2015

Bastard Toad-Flax, Comandra umbellata

The West Linn, Oregon Camassia Preserve is the location for this flower.  It is a native perennial that has extensive roots that allow it to form large patches.


Poison Oak, Toxicodendron diversilobum

These flowers were found on a Poison Oak plant in the Camassia Preserve in West Linn, Oregon.


Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Oregon Mariposa Lily, Calochortus tolmiei

On display at the 2015 Glide, Oregon Wildflower Show.


Common Fiddleneck, Amsinckia menziesii var. intermedia

Glide, Oregon Wildflower Show specimen.


Eastern Solomon Seal, Polygonatum biflorum

 Another flower on display at the 2015 Glide, Oregon Wildflower show.


Henderson's Brodiaea, Triteleis hendersonii

This unusually colored flower was on display at the 2015 Glide, Oregon Wildflower show.


Whipplevine, Whipplea modesta

This flower was found growing near the Umpqua River, East of Glide, Oregon.  The plant has trailing stems and is a perennial native.