A collection of information about the native plants of North America — especially the wildflowers of Oregon, Washington, and northern California
January 2023: In some years, the eastern Gorge would have seen its first grass-widows, desert parsley, and saxifrage by mid-January. But a very cold and snowy December means that this is not one of those years. Barring a major arctic outbreak, things should start blooming in earnest in February.
Meanwhile, the precipitation and snowpack in most of Oregon and Washington is near normal — with the exception of southeastern Oregon, which is a bit wetter than usual, so that's good news. (Unfortunately, the area around Prineville, Oregon is still painfully dry.) California, Nevada, and Utah are in great shape.
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 online wildflower websites & books