Well, it seems like I’m doing a series on the plants of Oregon to end the year, so let’s say this is three of five in this series.
Scouler’s harebell or pale bellflower is native to western North America from Alaska to California. This uncommon species is generally found on the west side of the Cascade Mountains. The photographs today, taken from two different locales in early August, reflect the preferred habitats. One was taken in moist woods while the other was from an exposed rocky slope — a bit of an odd combination, if you ask me. Individual plants are small, to 40cm tall, and infrequently cultivated.
As these were the first two times I encountered this species, I would normally have spent more time photographing it, but rain on both days limited the time I was willing to spend on any one thing. For more images, either visit the Burke Museum’s page on Campanula scouleri or the Oregon Flora Project’s page on Campanula scouleri.
Wonderful photography there!!!!! Thank you!!!
Sometimes it is better not to have too much time to take a good photograph! Both great photos.
What do you know about the scouleri epithet? We have the incredible Silene scouleri up at Point Reyes National Seashore.
I really like the second, water droplet filled photo.
Beautiful little flower.My heart skips a beat.
Eric – Dr. John Scouler, Scottish physician (what else?!) and plantsman of the Pacific Northwest and other new world locations – fellow of such people as Douglas, Ross, and Tolmie…..
where can I get full size originals???
cool pics thanks.
Thanks Quin.
Lah, it’s rare that I post the full-size originals, and time is precious for me at the moment to do so. Maybe if I remember in the new year.
Oh, these are just impossibly dear!
How delicate and the dew drops are so beautiful. Thank you for this lovely present today!
What a pretty flower and the photography is simply great on the rain drop one.
lovely just lovey erics link is lovey too
follow the links ever so many images
you will find and if copy right free print
tis holiday time and on august 8 2007
david tallant posted psittacanthus sp.
parrot-flower mistletoe all orange red and yellow
i had only seen the white still in the archives
we know you are busy daniel hope the freezeing
weather did not hurt the gardens bon jour
Love the second photo with the rain drops. I’ve never seen it look like that, as it usually doesn’t rain when it is in bloom. Bad luck to be out in the rain in early August!
Campanula scouleri is actually very common in western Oregon. It can be found throughout the Western Cascades of Oregon, usually in the woods. It is easy to overlook, however, as it is so small and blooms quite late. It is a darling plant up close.