Devil’s Club (Oplopanax horridus) is a deciduous shrub growing from rhizomes. It is found in damp, shaded forests, mostly in areas to the east and north of Kamloops. Thick stems spread horizontally and tend to overlap, rising up to 1 to 3 m. Large yellowish spines line the stems. Large green lobed leaves with pointed tips grow from … Continue reading →
Upland larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum) is a perennial which grows from a tuberous many-branched root. Tall stalks rise 15 – 40 cm. Most of the leaves are basal. The leaves are palmate and divided/lobed. Purple/blue flowers emerge at the top of stems and on long pedicels. The petals tend to be lighter colored (blue-whitish) and the sepals are usually blue-violet … Continue reading →
