Photo: Two Trilliums along the path to Angels Rest. It takes years for this wildflower to produce seeds, and they cannot survive full sunlight.
"You can learn a lot about friendship from these Trilliums," said Coopey. "...spending their lives together, sharing the same dirt and enduring the same storms." (Friends, 422, 2011)
Photo: Wild flower in Morelia, Michoacan (MX). This flower is tiny and I'm not familiar with it's name, but it's certainly worth a photo!
"Sometimes words are unnecessary," replied Madera. (Tutelage, 315, 2011)
Photo: Harvest Brodea is in full bloom at the east end of the Gorge (near Lyle, WA). This photo is inside the flower's center, as I want to show the extraordinary design.
"Real beauty starts on the inside, at the center," explained Lyle. (Depth, 0615, 2010)
Alumroot
Photo: Small-flowered Alumroot (I think). I doubt you've ever seen anything quite like this, as it's only 1/16" in diameter, so tiny that most people don't know it's a flower. Four of them would fit on the eraser of a #2 pencil!
"I've always been here," said Alum, "even when you didn't know it." (Be-Loved, 0515, 2010)
Alumroot
Photo: Small-flowered Alumroot from a different perspective, one that is very difficult to see with the unaided eye.
"Come a little closer," said Abee. "Every detail matters." (Nothing Overlooked, 0518, 2010)
Fringe Cup
Photo: Fringe Cup as you've probably not seen one before. The cups are tiny, delicate and beautifully designed.
"For such a tiny thing, you sure have a big message," replied the Gardener. (Talking Goblets, 0509, 2010)
Fringe Cup
Photo: A closer look at the tiny Fringe Cup, now growing everywhere along the Columbia River gorge.
"Everyone has a cup," said Lako. "What's in yours?" (Soul Ingredients, 0510, 2010)
Youth On Age
Photo: This tiny wildflower is called Youth On Age, taken yesterday on the trail to Oneonta Gorge.
"Growing old successfully starts when you're young," replied Oneonta. (Old Bones Talk, 0511, 2010)
Bitterroot
Photo: Pink Bitterroot at Catherine Creek. Karis found this "wonder in the desert" in an unmarked area at Catherine Creek.
"Never underestimate the desert," Catherine told the city-slicker. "You won't find these on Mainstreet." (Get Out of the City, Vol 10, 0515, 2010)
sitka valerian
Photo: The tiny sitka valerian (I think). This little fellow can help calm people down who get irritated with the rest of us. Its power is in the root (toxic if eaten raw).
"What's your co-pay?" (Shovels and Buckets: An Adventure In Alternative Medicine, 0430, 2010)
Meadow Rue
Photo: Western Meadow Rue, found along the Eagle Creek Trail. This tiny flower (the male) is very difficult to photograph, but I think you'll like what you see.
"Smaller does not mean simpler," explained Rue. "I've got a lot going on here!" (Managing Details, 0502,2010)
Lilac
Photo: We planted a pink lilac in the wildlife green way behind our house recently. It went into full bloom this season! Yea!
"I like being here," said VonTreckk. "The longer I stay, the more likable I become!" (Fragrance, 0504, 2010)
Indian Paintbrush
Photo: Indian Paintbrush in the Crooked River Canyon - just now starting to bloom! Native American Indians literally used this flower as a paintbrush.
"Painting a pictograph?" asked Cheyenne. "Not today," replied the Duke. "These flowers are for my bride!" (Bouquets, 0429, 2010)
Dandylion
Photo: The common Dandelion going to seed in the Crooked River Canyon.
"The life of a flower is an extraordinary story," replied grandmama. "Would you like to hear mine?" (After the Bloom, 0428, 2010)
sitka valerian
Photo: The tiny sitka valerian (I think). This little fellow can help calm people down who get irritated with the rest of us. Its power is in the root (toxic if eaten raw).
"What's your co-pay?" (Shovels and Buckets: An Adventure In Alternative Medicine, 0430, 2010)
Camas Root
Photo: Look what's blooming in the Columbia River gorge -- Camas Root! Sacajawea would know what to do with these, often feeding it to the Corp of Discovery.
"So... what is this?" Lewis asked Sacajawea. "This?" She replied, gazing in wonder at the bloom. "This is a miracle." (My Shoshone Guide, 0420, 2010)
Photo: I don't know the official name for this wildflower, but the common name Royal Crescendo fits well. Don't try to find one, unless you plan on visiting central Mexico sometime soon!
"Where's Terry?" Asked Genero. Eden, looking up, replied, "Oh, he went outside to listen to some music." (Royal Crescendos, 0410, 2010)
Grass Widow
Photo: The first 2010 Grass Widow models are on the display "floor" (i.e. meadow) at Catherine Creek. The design is perfect, and no changes were made over the 2009 models.
"She made it through the winter," said Catherine, "and just look at her now!" (Behind the Bloom, 0204, 2010)
Grass Widow
Photo: Grass Widow overlooking the Columbia River from the Mosier Historical Trail. This bloom is from last year, however all 2010 models are scheduled for the showroom floor any day!
"She has freely given all she has to others." (Widow's Mite, 0123, 2010)
Photo: Mountain Asters on the SS1 route to the summit of South Sister (from Green Lake).
"It's possible to bloom under remarkably harsh conditions," replied Soda-Sam. (Seed Pods, 0125, 2010)
Grass Widows
Photos: Very shy Grass Widows along the west ridge of Catherine Creek.
"We are very good at minding our own business and leading quiet lives." (Bonnets, 0129, 2010)
hulsea nana
Photo: Dennis and I found these golden beauties while circumnavigating Broken Top in the Sisters Wilderness. I don't know their name, but I couldn't resist taking the photo.
"You can learn things from a flower that can never be learned from a professor," explained Faith. (My Favorite Lectures, 0127. 2010)
Herald of Summer
Photo: This wildflower is the beautiful Herald-of-Summer. I found it on my one and only hike to Grassy Knoll last summer.
"I am a forerunner," sang the Herald. "From now on you must seek higher elevations." (Alpine Trails, 0117, 2010)
Mountain Aster
Photo: Mountain Aster blooming in the Goat Rocks.
"You can learn a lot from a flower," explained Old Snowy. "Light makes beautiful things happen!" (How To Bloom, 0109, 2010)
Agoseris
"Wecome to Cispus Basin," Orange George said with a cheer. "Enjoy your visit, but please don't step on the flowers." (Easier Said Than Done, 808; 2009)
Sheep Lake
"All trails have destinations," explained Nannie. "Pick the one that leads you to a place like this." (The Road to Cispus Basin, 805; 2009)
Monkey Flowers
"There are three reasons we look like this," said the Monkey, "snow melt, sunshine and fresh air." (Cause and Effect, 801; 2009)
Mountain Goat wool
"We all leave evidence of where we've been," explained Jumbo. "In the end, there are no secrets." (Animal Trails, 719; 2009)
Cat's Ear
"Your journey?" Replied the Cat with three ears. "Well... you will be taken in the direction of your words." (One Who Listens, 723; 2009)
Pasque
"Today, if you follow Me," replied the Park Ranger, "you will see Paradise." (Crossing Canyons, 716; 2009)
Blue Bells
"I hear beautiful sounds," said Jumbo, "like blue bells on mountain goats." (Summer Concert at Jumbo Peak, 715; 2009)
