Mary’s Peak, Siuslaw National Forest, 6/2016.
The common name “mistmaiden” is surely appropriate for these delightful flowers. (more…)
June 10, 2018 | Categories: borage, Cascades, Coastal, Columbia Gorge West, July, Low Elevation, marsh wetland/water's edge, May, Mid Elevation, Olympics, Oregon, SE Alaska, Southern Oregon / Northern California, Washington, white | Tags: Flowers, Mary's peak, Olympic National Park, royal basin, siuslaw, Wildflowers | 2 Comments
Mitchell Point Trail, Columbia Gorge, OR, 3/2015.
Not sure why both the genus name and the common name refer to a dog’s tongue (the leaves?). (more…)
March 23, 2015 | Categories: April, borage, Cascades, Columbia Gorge East, Columbia Gorge West, dry open woods, Low Elevation, Mid Elevation, Oregon, purple/blue, Southern Oregon / Northern California | Tags: Columbia Gorge, flower, Wildflowers | 1 Comment
Labyrinth Trail, Columbia Gorge, WA 6/2013.
The nickname comes from the flower head’s resemblance to the curled tuning head of a violin. The bristle-like hairs that cover this plant can irritate the skin. The tiny black nuts that are produced by each flower are said to be poisonous to cattle.
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July 9, 2013 | Categories: April, borage, Coastal, Columbia Gorge East, East of Cascades, grasslands/prarie, Low Elevation, poisonous, Southern Oregon / Northern California, Washington, yellow | Tags: Columbia Gorge, flower, Wildflowers | Leave a comment
Berkeley Park Meadow, Mount Rainier N.P., WA, 8/2011
Not to be confused with Campanula rotundifolia aka Harebell. Mountain beaver are said to be particularly fond of this native plant.
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October 12, 2011 | Categories: alpine/subalpine meadow, borage, Cascades, July, June, marsh wetland/water's edge, Mid Elevation, purple/blue, shaded forests, Washington | Tags: Berkeley Park, flower, Mt. Rainier, Wildflowers | 1 Comment
Lake Louise, Banff N.P. , Alberta, Canada 7/2011.
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July 21, 2011 | Categories: Alberta, Alpine, alpine/subalpine meadow, borage, dry open woods, East of Cascades, July, marsh wetland/water's edge, purple/blue | Tags: Banff, flower, Lake Louise, Wildflowers | Leave a comment
Berkeley Park Meadow, Mount Rainier N.P., WA, 8/2011
Lake Louise, Banff N.P. , Alberta, Canada 7/2011.
