Tag Archives: blooms in shaded forests

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Wild Ginger, Asarum caudatum, is blooming  now on the Mendonoma coast. Mary Hunter photographed an early bloomer in mid-February. Isn't the flower incredible?

It's the heart-shaped leaves that give this native wildflower its common name - they smell of ginger. Look for Wild Ginger in shaded forest floors and it's evergreen.

Thanks to Mary for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

Another sunny day in paradise, though we may get some colder and wet weather coming in Saturday night. Bring it, Mother Nature!

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One of our most dramatic wildflowers, Andrew's Clintonia, has begun blooming in all its glory. They are members of the Lily family and can be found in shaded forests. Rozann Grunig recently photographed one.

Andrew's Clintonia by Rozann Grunig

Rick and I have one blooming in our forest that is over two feet tall. Its red blooms are quite dramatic against the Redwood tree behind it.

Thanks to Rozann for allowing me to share her photo with you here. To see Rozann's photography, here is her website: www.Highway1Designs.com