Tag Archives: Western Dog Violets

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Amy Ruegg was out looking for some of our earlier blooming native wildflowers. She struck gold! She found several Giant Trilliums, Trillium chloropetalum.

And Western Dog Violets, Viola adunca.

Amy found Golden-eyed Grass too, Sisyrinchium californicum.

In today's Independent Coast Observer you can see the beautiful Spotted Coralroot Orchid Amy found. Most wildflowers are quite small - Mother Nature's way of seeing if you are paying attention!

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

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Margaret Lindgren spotted Western Dog Violets blooming on the southern portion of the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands. They are so beautiful and a real treat to find.

Western Dog Violets by Margaret Lindgren

This wildflower is found in moist meadows. It has medicinal qualities - a tea made from dried leaves purportedly treats stomach distress. And the flowers are used to make purple dye. I'd rather just look at this little beauty in its natural abode.

A big storm is hitting the coast - lots of rain and wind. It's an exciting time to be here, experiencing the full force of the storm.

Thanks to Margaret for allowing me to share her photo with  you here. To learn of Margaret's hiking/tour business, here is her website: http://www.unbeatenpathtours.com/index.html