Spineless horsebrush (Tetradymia canescens) is a bushy evergreen shrub in the Asteraceae family. It grows from taproots and woody stems with multiple branches that rise to 40 – 80 cm. Many small lanceolate leaves are woolly or silver-haired in appearance. The inflorescence is grouped into 3-8-headed clusters at the tips of branches. The heads have 4 tubular, yellow flowers. … Continue reading →
We have stayed on Denman Island in spring a couple of times to hiking, kayak, and explore the island. There were many plants emerging from winter dormancy at this time of year, and lots of flowering shrubs and wildflowers to observe. Many photos are taken and a few are shared in this post. Included in this album are photos … Continue reading →
We have spotted one-flowered broomrape (Aphylon uniflorum) on open south-facing damp slopes a couple of times. It is also called one-flowered cancer root and naked broomrape and it is in the Orobanche family. It is a parasitic herb, feeding on stonecrop and other plants. It is short, with a bare stalk and has a purple tube-like flower. We … Continue reading →
Baneberry (Actea rubra) is a multi-branched leafy perennial which grows up to 100 cm. It has a woody stem base and spreads with fibrous roots. It can be found at in mid-elevation damp forests and even up into sub-alpine seep zones. Green toothed and lobed leaves grow on stems. In late spring many small white flowers appear in clusters at … Continue reading →
We hiked trails in the arid scablands of Central Washington in spring. For two weeks, we hiked a different trail each day and camped in several Washington State Parks. There were a variety of habitats varying from grasslands to desert-like terrain, open steppes, wetlands, and open forests. We saw many wildflowers along the way and a few are … Continue reading →
