Orchids Outside Fence

Lots of orchids along this trail to Marvin Rd.

These were dug up in the trail.

At the base is a corm or bulb, not very distinct.

I took these from in the trail where they were being stepped on.

Planted in moon garden. 

https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=47.40.080 

Yes, it is generally illegal to dig up native plants from roadsides, highways, and public parks in Washington State without authorization. RCW 47.40.080 makes it a misdemeanor to remove native trees, shrubs, ferns, or bulbs within 300 feet of the center line of any state or county road.

Shooting Stars Clumps

Six beautiful clumps of shooting stars.

Just inside the trail to the street.

Chocolate Lily Corner

Chocolate lilies on small tree showing.

Many on larger tree all around.

Posted this picture on FB to show chocolate lily corner.

Lots of good response.

Shooting Star??

This is the plant by the stone.

 

Yellow Violets

These tiny baby violets are in the gravel near the yellow violet patch.

They are the first this year!

Found on search. 

Tagged it today.

Took about a dozen and put them in my moon garden.

These were in the gravel.

Daffodils in the Preserve

The daffodils are opening everywhere.

Lots of new bunches all over.

 

Many More Osoberry Bushes - Indian Plum

Osoberry (Oemleria cerasiformis), or Indian plum, is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub (5–15 ft) native to the Pacific Coast, often the first to bloom in late winter/early spring with fragrant, white flower clusters. It thrives in sun or shade, attracts pollinators and birds with its edible, bitter fruit (female plants only), and is ideal for restoration, erosion control, and wildlife gardens.
Found many along Oakwood, on edge of Preserve by round about and along Marvin by pond.

Common name: Indian Plum, Oso Berry

Native Range: West of the Cascades, in moist to dry wooded settings at low elevation, from southern British Columbia to southern California.

Characteristics: drooping clusters of small white flowers in early spring, blooming as leaves are emerging. Leaves are large and elliptical. On the female plants, small fruits hang down in groups from slender stems, turning from red to blue-black.

Take May 7, 2025.

Found some at the apple tree today - 3/11/26.

Osoberry Flowers Along Colville

Osoberry flowers.

There were about 20 osoberry bushes along the railroad track side of Colville.

Balsamroot Plant

Balsamroot Street Sign.

Chocolate Lily Babies

Excited to find lots of chocolate lily babies in various places.

A large group are in this area by this fallen log. 

Osoberry Blossoms

These osoberry flowers are just starting to open.

Mixed in with blackberries by bocca ball court. 

Saw several blooming on the stub at bottom of trail on east side.

Fungus - Pink

Upper side of this white crust fungus.

Underside is pink. It is on a log by camas field.

Interesting little fungus. 

Honeysuckle Vines - Western Trumpet

This is the one behind the poot.

This is the one on the east powerline trail.

Two honeysuckle vines to watch this summer. 

Shooting Star Plants

These shooting stars are near the triangle.

In my nursery patch, several shooting stars.

These are near this marker.

These are all at the entrance to the trail to Marvin.

I thought they were orchids but see they are shooting stars. 

Lomatium

Lomatium

Several species of Lomatium (desert parsley) with yellow flowers are native to Washington state, often appearing as early spring wildflowers on rocky slopes and prairies. Common yellow-flowering species include Lomatium triternatum (nineleaf biscuitroot), Lomatium utriculatum (spring gold), and the rare Lomatium bradshawii. They are characterized by umbel clusters and often have finely divided, carrot-like leave

 

Snowdrops are Naturalizing.

These are on the left side now in nice clusters.

Previously one or 2 per bunch. 

These are on the side of the little house.

Haven't taken pictures of the doubles.