Silky lupine is a perennial wildflower native to the drier areas of the Pacific Northwest. It has one to several erect stems that can range from 20 to 70 cm in high. The leaves are palmately-compound with 7 to 9 oblanceolate leaflets. The leaves are a silvery/rust color and covered in small velvety hairs. It [...]
Oregon Grapeholly (Mahonia aquifolium) is a plant native to the Pacific Northwest and are the state flower of Oregon. They are commonly found in this areas Douglas-fir forests. We spotted this one on Memorial Day while we were hiking around Michael’s parents’ property.
Oregon Grapeholly is an evergreen shrub and not related in any way [...]
