Inflorescences of Sanvitalia procumbens

Sanvitalia procumbens

Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 30, 2018

Commonly known as Mexican creeping zinnia in English, my preference is for the more evocative Mexican common name: ojo de pollo, or chicken eye.

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Aechmea fasciata, or silver vase

Aechmea fasciata

Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 25, 2018

A common ornamental houseplant, Aechmea fasciata is native to the rainforests of Brazil. Also known as urn plant or silver vase plant, it does best under filtered lighting which emulates the rainforest canopy.

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The fruit of Mespilus germanica

Mespilus germanica

Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 23, 2018

If, like me, you are a fan of the word “bletting”, then medlar is the fruit for you. Bletting is a process whereby the astringent and firm tissues of the fruit are broken down with time into an edible sugary mush. Side-by-side photos of semi-ripe fruit and bletted fruit are available via Wikipedia: Mespilus germanica.

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Flowers of Securigera varia

Securigera varia

Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 15, 2018

Securigera varia, also known as Coronilla varia, is a tough, aggressively-spreading, low-growing legume (to 60cm (~2 ft.)). Known for its beautiful crown-like inflorescence, its other names include crown vetch and purple crown vetch. The native range of crown vetch is Eurasia and northern Africa, but it has become established in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and […]

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Fruits of Malus 'MN #1711', or honeycrisp apple

Malus ‘MN #1711’

Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 12, 2018

Autumn is in full swing! Here at UBC Botanical Garden the annual Apple Fest celebrations are taking place this weekend–and the weather is looking good!

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Water-covered foliage of Brassica oleracea 'Winterbor'

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group ‘Winterbor’

Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 11, 2018

Ruffled. Crinkly. Curled. All are adjectives used to describe the leaves of ‘Winterbor’ kale.

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The flower of Iris japonica

Iris japonica

Published by Daniel Mosquin on October 5, 2018

Aptly named “butterfly flower” in Chinese for its appearance, Iris japonica is native to Japan, Myanmar (Burma) and China. Other common names for this species include fringed iris and shaga.

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