There are three native orchids on the Hawaiian islands, mostly found in higher areas in rain forests, and often in the trees. They are rare and not easy to find. There are many orchids featured in botanical gardens and show gardens from all over the world. There are two orchids, though, that have become endemic/naturalized to the islands … Continue reading →
Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium sp.) is a short, stiff perennial in the iris family. Most of the ones spotted in our area are Idaho blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchrum idahoense sp.), but Mountain blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium montanum) is quite similar and may also be found in pockets in the Interior area. They grow from fibrous roots to as much as 30 cm. … Continue reading →
A hike on tracks and off-trail in the expansive sagebrush grasslands overlooking Kamloops Lake.
Continue reading →A hike on trails on lower slopes on the northeastern end of Greenstone Mountain. Lots of all color.
Continue reading →A hike in the hills around the Six Mile Lakes through the sagebrush grasslands, past ponds, marshes, and lakes.
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