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 →
