Oregon Grape

The Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium), officially designated as the state flower of Oregon, is an iconic, evergreen woodland shrub native to the majestic conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest. Celebrated for its glossy, spine-tipped holly-like foliage that turns...

Western Sword Fern

The Western Sword Fern (Polystichum munitum) is the undisputed green monarch of the Pacific Northwest forest floor. Dominating the lush, primeval understories of California redwoods and Olympic temperate rainforests, this colossal, evergreen fern forms massive...

Pacific Rhododendron

The Pacific Rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum), celebrated officially as the state flower of Washington, is a magnificent broadleaf evergreen shrub native to the coastal conifer rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. In late spring, this handsome understory giant...

Douglas Maple

The Douglas Maple (Acer glabrum), widely celebrated as the Rocky Mountain Maple, is a tough, versatile, and extraordinarily beautiful mountain shrub-tree native to the rugged canyons and river draws of the American West. Famous for its brilliant crimson-red twigs,...

Western Hemlock

The Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), proudly celebrated as the official state tree of Washington, is the supreme climax monarch of Pacific Northwest temperate rainforests. Soaring over 200 feet into the mist-laden coastal skies alongside Douglas fir and Sitka...
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