Saskatoon Serviceberry in full spring bloom — masses of white flowers are among the first signs of spring in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.
Salmonberry in its natural habitat. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC license) Rubus spectabilis, commonly known as Salmonberry, is a spectacular deciduous shrub that epitomizes the vibrant
Salal plant showing characteristic leaves and flower clusters in natural habitat. Photo: Walter Siegmund (CC BY-SA) Gaultheria shallon, commonly known as Salal, is a remarkable
Cornus stolonifera plant. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC licensed) Cornus stolonifera, commonly known as Red-osier Dogwood, represents one of the most versatile and ecologically valuable native
Ribes sanguineum plant. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC licensed) Ribes sanguineum, commonly known as Red-flowering Currant, stands as one of the most spectacular native shrubs of
Dodecatheon hendersonii plant. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC licensed) Dodecatheon hendersonii (recently reclassified as Primula hendersonii), commonly known as Shooting Star, Henderson’s Shooting Star, or Mosquito
Salix lasiandra plant. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC licensed) Salix lasiandra (also classified as Salix lucida subsp. lasiandra), commonly known as Pacific Willow, stands as one
Malus fusca plant. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC licensed) Malus fusca, commonly known as Oregon Crab Apple or Pacific Crab Apple, stands as the Pacific Northwest’s
Big Leaf Lupine displaying characteristic towering flower spikes in native Pacific Northwest habitat. Lupinus polyphyllus, commonly known as Big Leaf Lupine, stands as one of
Lewis’ Mock-orange blossoms in Umatilla National Forest, Oregon. Photo: Ian Poellet (CC BY-SA 3.0) Philadelphus lewisii, commonly known as Lewis’ Mock-orange, Mockorange, or Syringa, is
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