Bigleaf maple decline is cause for concern
Bigleaf maple is one of those iconic BC trees (at least if you live in the southwest corner of the province). But the past few years, these gorgeous deciduous giants […]
Bigleaf maple is one of those iconic BC trees (at least if you live in the southwest corner of the province). But the past few years, these gorgeous deciduous giants […]
Deer fern (Blechnum spicant) is one of those native BC plants that many of us may see but not pay much attention to. But if you’re a mammal looking for […]
In ponds, marshes and other wetlands throughout BC, you can find water smartweed (Persicaria amphibia). In summer, it’s hard to miss with its shiny green leaves and beautiful pink clusters […]
Arbutus (Arbutus menziesii) is BC’s only native broadleaf evergreen tree. It grows along the coast to about 50 degrees latitude and is usually found within eight kilometres of the ocean. […]
Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is one of those iconic BC conifers. There is so much that is interesting about Doug fir that we’ll have to share it in a number […]
As roses go, baldhip rose (Rosa gymnocarpa) may not be among the showiest. But this BC native with its small pink blossoms and subtle scent has other admirable attributes. Pollinators, […]
Orchids have some interesting reproductive strategies. Some are specific to climate. For example, many orchids in cool northern temperate climates have opted out of cross-pollination and opted in for self-fertilization. […]
This feathery beauty is called Oregon beaked-moss (Eurhynchium oreganum). You can find it in lowland coastal forests, growing on logs, trees, rotting logs and other woody debris. Every once in […]
Many BC native species may be dropping their leaves and going dormant at this time of year, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that their work is done. […]
When most people think of evergreens, they usually think of coniferous trees, but there are native species in BC that are evergreen and most definitely not a tree. Take, for […]
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