Rosaceae

The flowers of Rubus nutkanus

Rubus nutkanus

Published by Daniel Mosquin on July 9, 2018

Rubus nutkanus? For those familiar with this species, you’ll probably be wondering what justifies the change in name of thimbleberry from Rubus parviflorus.

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The vegetative stem and prickles of Rosa macrophylla

Rosa macrophylla

Published by Daniel Mosquin on June 27, 2018

This recently identified rose species in UBC Botanical Garden was received from plant explorer Keith Rushforth. Originally received as Rosa sp. (with an affinity [similarity] to Rosa macrophylla), the writing of this entry prompted an examination of the plant (now that it’s mature) to confirm its identity. Seed collected by plant explorers typically occurs when […]

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The inflorescence of salad burnet, Sanguisorba minor

Sanguisorba minor

Published by Daniel Mosquin on May 18, 2018

These soon-to-blossom flower buds belong to a plant of Sanguisorba minor (photographed in mid-May, likely in France).

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Flowers of Prunus yedoensis 'Akebono' rendered in black-and-white

Prunus yedoensis ‘Akebono’

Published by Daniel Mosquin on April 12, 2018

The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is in full-swing, with several of the highlight events planned for this upcoming weekend. The flowers of this Prunus yedoensis ‘Akebono’ were photographed this past Monday.

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Sorbus setschwanensis, September 28, 2017

Sorbus setschwanensis

Published by Daniel Mosquin on December 11, 2017

Here are two photographs of Sorbus setschwanensis, taken a month apart. I returned to photograph this plant a second time as I felt my first picture lacked a range of colour. More than made up for by the second image!

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The fruits of Rosa canina

Rosa canina

Published by Daniel Mosquin on November 22, 2017

The direct translation from Latin of Rosa canina to English yields the common name of dog rose. Its ethnobotanical use dates back at least two millennia, and emphasizes the lasting role of roses in many cultures.

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Immature inflorescences of Bencomia sphaerocarpa

Bencomia sphaerocarpa

Published by Daniel Mosquin on July 7, 2017

Bencomia sphaerocarpa is a critically endangered species in the rose family. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, only 24 known individuals remain in the wild as of 2011. The island of El Hierro, in the Canary Islands, Spain, is home to the last wild Bencomia sphaerocarpa individuals. There are three subpopulations on […]

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