A collection of information about the native plants of North America — especially the wildflowers of Oregon, Washington, and northern California
September/October: There are two types of places where you might still find a few wildflowers in the fall: muddy riverbanks that were underwater all summer (e.g., Rooster Rock), and along snowmelt-fed streams and seeps in the high Cascades (e.g., the Mount Baker area).
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