Observaciones de ashersh

European Holly, native to western and souther Europe, often found in shady forested areas, has a great capacity to adapt to difficult conditions.

I had to lift some understory to get a good look at these newer turkey tails, but they proved to be very nice to look at! Growing in stacks and with the traditional coloration.

These plants were consumed in moderation by Native Americans as a condiment with fresh greens, with similar health benefits to consuming garlic.

This male Western Fence Lizard was caught with a small string attached to a pole. The lizard is unable to notice this, as it thinks the string is a blade of grass.

More rugged in appearance than its cousin, dull oregon grape, with bright yellow clustered flowers that bloom in spring and purple fruits.

Small flowering plants in the Brassicaceae family, related to cabbage and mustard. Indigenous to Europe, with broad ranges extending into Asia and North America.

A fleshy plant with divided stems, and reddish brown globular flowers. Northwest Indians use the roots to make tea to treat lung diseases.

Bright yellow flowers with arrow shaped leaves, known as the "Oregon Sunflower". Numerous tiny flowes (florets) make up each of the petals, giving the illusion of a ring of petals.