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I decided to show this little flower separately as well. It really is just so cool. Tropaeolum polyphyllum. In Chile and Argentina (where it is endemic to the local mountains) it is called “soldadito grande de la cordillera” – the great little soldier of the mountains. . . . → Continue reading Great Little Soldier of the Mountains
Balsamorhiza season is almost over. It is quite early this year. Everybody has already been shown meadows and mountains covered with balsamorhiza. Unfortunately, I missed the season this year, but I found last year’s photos from Rowena Ridge above Columbia River. This pace is easily . . . → Continue reading Rowena Ridge: Balsamorhiza and Beyond
If geneticist had their gild, this flower would be ideal for its coat-of-arm. . . . → Continue reading Heraldic Flower of Genetic Guild
Another Balsamroot spring trip. At the end of the May third time hiker on the Dog Mt. The mountain is on the Colombia river side, and above tree level is completely covered with Balsamroot. . . . → Continue reading Third time on Dog Mt for Balsamroot
In the middle of May, we visited Leavenworth and traditionally hiked the 4th of July trail for spring flowers. Because of exposition, this trail is clear of snow more early than others nearby. . . . → Continue reading 4th of July for flowers
I am waiting for spring, but we have winter back, thanks bastard Phil. I have some spring preserves from the previous year, and will share them till the new spring come finally. Today wet rhododendrons. . . . → Continue reading Rainy Rhododendrons
This summer (well, extended summer) I spent in Pullman. It is in WA state, but just right on the border with Idaho. There is nothing to do in Pullman except work. Well, the internet doesn’t turn off, and you . . . → Continue reading Kamiak Butte and Balsamorhiza |
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