A collection of information about the native plants of North America — especially the wildflowers of Oregon, Washington, and northern California
March 2024: December was mild and wet, and it looked like we might have a very early wildflower season in the Columbia River Gorge, but the mid-January cold snap put an end to those thoughts. February was chilly too, and things are now officially "running a little late" in both the Western and Eastern Gorge.
In southwestern Oregon, things seem to be about on their usual schedule.
In this site:
- Map of wildflower hot spots, and which ones are currently blooming
- Guide to wildflower hikes & destinations in the Pacific Northwest
- Compare multiple species from the Flora of North America (not PNW-specific)
- Search on a map for herbarium records and observations in the PNW
- Links to useful wildflower websites & books