Published by Daniel Mosquin on January 24, 2019
The intriguing and diminutive Anisotome procumbens looks like it came straight from a Dr. Seuss book when photographed with a macro lens!
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on November 8, 2018
Depending on the taxonomic treatment, Glehnia is either monotypic or ditypic (containing one or two species). In the recently-published Jepson Flora, a single species with two subspecies is recognized, while the Flora of China recognizes two species. However it is treated, though, there is agreement that there is a distinction between the taxon that grows […]
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on September 28, 2017
Orlaya grandiflora, also known as white laceflower, is in the Apiaceae (carrot family). Along with attractive flowers and intriguing fruit, the species provides insight into second century grain shipments. Recent research shows it may also help prevent degenerative and pathological diseases.
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on May 29, 2017
Two photos taken with some haste, out of respect for one of the local resident killdeer who determined I was too close to its nest.
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on August 19, 2015
Somehow, I have managed to go through life without once noticing a sea holly. When I saw Don McClane‘s perfectly-captured image of Eryngium leavenworthii, I immediately thought, “what is that, and how can I get one!?”. It turns out species of Eryngium have long been prized by gardeners. Seeds of many species, including Eryngium leavenworthii, […]
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on November 28, 2005
Just like yesterday’s plant, I can’t help myself when I see this plant. I have to touch it. The sensation, though, is quite different–imagine (but I don’t suggest you try it) pushing down with your hand on a swath of keys on your keyboard. That would be very similar to the feeling of pushing down […]
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