Location of Triteleia Grandiflora

Location marked. 

Two strange pink shoots in the place it was last year. 

To the left of 4 trees.

Clump of 4 trees, just before the curve. 

Catkins on Hazelnut Trees

There aren't a lot of catkins on this tree. 

I found to hazelnuts on a bush behind the pool.  

Two very small hazelnuts that I ate. 

Biscuit Root Plants

Found a bunch of biscuit root leaves.

Three patches here. 

Pussy Willow

They scrapped the area under the power lines but thankfully left the pussy willow.

April 3 it was gone. 

 

Saxifrage cespitosa

Saxifrage cespitosa

In Washington State, several species of saxifrage are native, including Saxifraga cespitosa (tufted saxifrage), Saxifraga cernua (nodding saxifrage), and Saxifraga mertensiana (wood saxifrage). 

A tufted, mat-form herbaceous perennial with small white flowers which grows along ledges, gravelly ridges and in scree.

 

Western Larkspur Shoot

Found a little shoot starting. 

 

Orchid found

This is the orchid that was crushed last year. 

I'm happy to know exactly where it is located. 

Sticks gone, so put in new ones 3/28. 

Talked About Native Wildflowers in the Preserve

This is what I am.

Because I am curios.

 

Yellow Violets and Fawn Lily Shoots

First tiny yellow violet shoots. 

Fawn lily peeking out of the ground. 

Daffodils and White Crosus

Daffodils started opening a few days ago.

Found this one white crocus near where the farm house was located. 

Cluster Lily Seedheads

I found these cluster lily seedheads near the entrance at Schmitz.

They were protected by the wire mesh around the plants. 

The power is in the seed. 

 

Ladie's Tresses

These are by the log with the red currants. 

This is the second one. 

 

Wildflower Plants are Sprouting

Today I found several chocolate lily sprouts.

These are camas. 

 

Camas

First camas by orchids.

More Shooting Stars

These are on the triangle side of the trail. 

Found some old sticks that showed me where they are. 

 

Orchid-Lady's Tresses

"This little plant matters and is rewarding to know about." 

This one is near the entrance on Schmitz.

These three are at the end of the dead end trail. 

This one is by the red currant log. 

This one is by the chocolate lily corner.

Purple arrows are to the camas.
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Spiranthes porrifolia

Spiranthes porrifolia is a species of orchid known by the common names creamy lady's tresses and western ladies' tresses. It is native to the western United States from Washington and Idaho to southern California. It can be found in moist habitats, such as mountain meadows, swamps, fens, and riverbanks. It is a perennial herb growing from a tuberous root system, reaching a maximum height around 60 cm (24 in). The leaves are mainly located around the base of the erect stem. They are linear or lance-shaped, or sometimes nearly oval. The top of the stem is occupied by the inflorescence, a dense spiral of many flowers. Each flower is somewhat tubular, with an upper and lower lip, and cream to yellowish in color.

Shooting Star

I think this is a shooting star, by the meadow.

 

Chocolate Lily Seedhead

Amazing that this seedhead is still showing where the plant was. 

And a tiny leaf sprout. 

Ladies Tresses Orchids are Sprouting

This one is by the chocolate lilies. 

This one is close to the Schmitz entrance. 

Native Wildflowers

These are in the circle of rocks by the little house. 

These are the first to be seen this spring. 

Pussy Willows

I finally went looking for the pussy willows and wasn't disappointed.

No other wildflower babies could be seen, yet. 

 

New Map for Preserve

Mindy and I updated this map.

 

New Tiny Shelf Fungus

This little guy is cross from the chocolate lily area. 

Visible from the trail.

Snowdrops

These snowdrops by the tree and stairs are opening. 

Found a couple of doubles in my nursery by Schmitz entrance. 

New Trail Div. 5

This is the view from the top of the trail next to the cow pasture.

It is 1 mile from our front door.

I walk 3 miles every day.