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The flower of Codonopsis clematidea

Codonopsis clematidea

Published by Daniel Mosquin on February 22, 2019

The charming bells of Codonopsis clematidea create a whimsical fairy scene. Its common names include clematis bonnet bellflower and Asian bellflower.

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Flowers and foliage of Anisotome procumbens

Anisotome procumbens

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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Close-up of Cytisus scoparius

Cytisus scoparius

Published by Daniel Mosquin on January 18, 2019

Cytisus scoparius is one of the west coast of North America’s most notorious invasive species. Commonly known as Scot’s broom, its yellow flowers will flood disturbed landscapes of the Lower Mainland and Southern Vancouver Island each spring.

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The bright bracts of Salvia viridis 'Pink Sundae'

Salvia viridis ‘Pink Sundae’

Published by Daniel Mosquin on January 15, 2019

With its striking complementary colours, I think that the common name of painted sage aptly suits Salvia viridis.

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Close-up of the flowers of Primula tetrandra

Primula tetrandra

Published by Daniel Mosquin on January 11, 2019

Alpine shooting-star, or Primula tetrandra (syn. Dodecatheon alpinum), is a perennial species native to moist montane environments of western USA (up to 3500m (11500 ft.). This makes it an associate of the coniferous forests typical of these montane regions, although it is far more likely to be spotted along streams and shallow rivulets with exposure […]

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Fruiting body of Albatrellus confluens

Albatrellus confluens

Published by Daniel Mosquin on January 8, 2019

Albatrellus confluens is a fungus widely distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Flowers of Lechenaultia pulvinaris

Lechenaultia pulvinaris

Published by Daniel Mosquin on January 7, 2019

Lechenaultia pulvinaris, or cushion leschenaultia, is endemic to central Western Australia. The Wikipedia article for the genus explains why the common name contains a “s”, but the name of the genus does not: Lechenaultia.

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