Onagraceae

The uncommon Epilobium oreganum

Epilobium oreganum

Published by Daniel Mosquin on November 10, 2017

Although few wildflower species were blooming, the late August / early September trip to the Siskiyous still held some floral highlights for me. One was encountering and photographing this narrow-range endemic, Epilobium oreganum, or Grants Pass willowherb.

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The flower of Fuchsia × colensoi

Fuchsia × colensoi

Published by Daniel Mosquin on July 12, 2017

New Zealand has both the world’s tallest species of Fuchsia, Fuchsia excorticata (which can exceed heights of 12m (40 ft.)) and some of the world’s smallest species, like Fuchsia procumbens. Although the naturally-occurring hybrid Fuchsia × colensoi is considered to have the tall Fuchsia excorticata as one of its parents, individuals rarely exceed 3m (10 […]

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Chamaenerion latifolium in flower

Chamaenerion latifolium

Published by Daniel Mosquin on May 24, 2017

A beautiful Arctic species, Chamaenerion latifolium, or broadleaf willowherb, is featured as today’s Botany Photo of the Day. These striking blooms are especially dramatic as they stand out from the usual grey and brown palette often characteristic of tundra regions.

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Chylismia claviformis subsp. peirsonii in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Chylismia claviformis subsp. peirsonii

Published by Daniel Mosquin on April 25, 2017

Chylismia claviformis subsp. peirsonii was the source of the sticky pollen that persisted on my shoes for weeks after my March visit to California’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

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The flowers of Epilobium hirsutum

Epilobium hirsutum

Published by Daniel Mosquin on August 17, 2015

This photo gives a good indication of the density, uniformity, and beauty of a typical patch of Epilobium hirsutum.

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Oenothera elata subsp. hookeri in bloom

Oenothera elata subsp. hookeri

Published by Daniel Mosquin on July 30, 2015

I have always thought of the evening primroses as particularly romantic plants. Many of the Oenothera have richly-scented blooms that open in twilight. Their light-coloured petals make them gleam in the dusk light like rising moons. John Rusk’s photo captures the romance of Hooker’s evening primrose perfectly!

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Oenothera fruticosa in bloom

Oenothera fruticosa

Published by Daniel Mosquin on May 23, 2014

I appreciate the golden light in this photograph, as it aligns with the more romantic common name for this species: sundrops.

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