Tag Archives: Castilleja mendocinensis

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Peter Baye recently shared several photos he recently took of native wildflowers. The first is Purple Owls-Clover, Castilleja Exserta Latifolia.

This beautiful, small wildflower has medicinal qualities, used for rheumatism and as an astringent.

Peter also photographed Dune Tansy, Tanacetum camphoratum.

As you  might suspect, this wildflower grows in sand dunes. It's a member of the Aster family and has a camphor-like smell.

And here is Western Water-Hemlock, Cicuta douglasii.This is an extremely poisonous plant which needs water to thrive.

Lastly is Mendocino Paintbrush, Castilleja mendocinensis, a plant only found on the Mendocino coast.

Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

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Ten Mile Dunes is found north of Fort Bragg. On a recent visit Peter Baye photographed four rare wildflowers. I've already shared two of them with you. Here are the other two.

Mendocino Coast Indian Paintbrush - Castilleja mendocinensis - is a perennial herb that only is found in California and Oregon. It is endangered and needs protection from non-native plants. Look how lovely it is.

Round-headed Chinese Houses is the common name for Collinsia corymbosa - an annual herb that is only found on the coastline of Northern California. It too is listed as endangered. These wildflowers are truly special. Thanks to Peter Baye for allowing me to share them here!