Malpighiales

The rarely-seen flowers of Carrierea calycina

Carrierea calycina

Published by Daniel Mosquin on June 26, 2005

Carrierea calycina is a rarely cultivated deciduous or semi-evergreen tree native to southern China known for its large, glossy leaves and extraordinary flowers, which are comprised of large, creamy, cup-shaped, densely pubescent calyses (there are no petals), surrounding either fuzzy, spindle-shaped carpels (on female trees) or masses of stamens (on male trees). Until very recently, […]

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The highly-modified flower of Passiflora alata

Passiflora alata

Published by Daniel Mosquin on May 11, 2005

Even if you aren’t familiar with the genus Passiflora, you are probably aware of the fruit of the cultivated Passiflora edulis: passionfruit. The plant in the photograph is a different species, and is commonly known as fragrant granadilla.

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Male catkin of Salix acutifolia 'Blue Streak'

Salix acutifolia ‘Blue Streak’

Published by Daniel Mosquin on April 9, 2005

Keeping with the theme of subtle flowers, here’s a photo of a catkin from a male willow in the garden. Thanks to Andy Hill, one of UBC Botanical Garden’s horticulturists, for pointing out that I needed to take a photo of these catkins. Willows are often difficult to identify, for a number of reasons: individual […]

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