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Peteria thompsoniae in habitat

Peteria thompsoniae

Published by Daniel Mosquin on May 27, 2019

Like the Opuntia aurea in the previous entry, Peteria thompsoniae is also a species of the American Southwest. It is commonly known as spine-noded milkvetch; the spines are readily apparent in another of Andrey’s photographs: Peteria thompsoniae.

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Flowers of Gardenia carinata folding for the evening

Gardenia carinata

Published by Daniel Mosquin on April 16, 2019

Golden gardenia, or Gardenia carinata, is a member of the coffee family or Rubiaceae.

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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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