A Sprig of Summer | June 15, 2020
A Sprig of Summer | June 14, 2020
A Sprig of Summer | June 13, 2020
A Sprig of Summer | June 12, 2020
A Sprig of Summer | June 11, 2020
A Sprig of Summer | June 10, 2020
A Sprig of Summer | June 9, 2020
We’re Back!
Welcome back! We will begin a photo series, a Sprig of Summer.
Post-summer Hiatus
Our blog is going on hiatus, but look forward to more artwork on the Graphics page.
Belladonna Lily
Amaryllis belladonna's showy blooms rise above the ground on a bare and upright stem.
Yellow Daylily
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus has edible buds and tubers and a sweet citrus fragrance.
Japanese Maple Tree
Known to be a "must-have" plant, Acer palmatum can even be made into a delicacy.
Crapemyrtles
Lagerstoemia not only blooms in vivid red, pinks, and purples but also lasts until autumn.
Sunflowers
With vibrant yellow flowers, plants of the genus Helianthus have a world record and a famous painting dedicated to them.
Roses
The sweetly-scented flowers of the genus Rosa are famous worldwide for their association with love and beauty.
Wax Begonia
Begonia cucullata's red flowers and waxy green leaves flourish in warm climates.
Walnut Trees
A variety of people use some part of Juglans trees in their daily lives -- chefs, carpenters, cabinet-makers, carvers, and common folk.
Maidenhair Ferns
With water repelling leaves, plants of the Adiantum genus can even grow on a rocky cliff.
Snake Plant
Dubbed "the bedroom plant", Sansevieria trifasciata has snake-like leaves and can purify the air in your room.
Common Asparagus Fern
With soft, feathery leaves, Asparagus setaceus can be an elegant houseplant.
Coppertips
Crocosmia's flowers bloom in fiery red. Their stems arch, and their sword-like leaves stand upright.
Lavender
With a sweet fragrance, Lavandula can even be used to flavor ice cream!
Oriental Arborvitae
The symmetrical Platycladus orientalis is known as the "tree of life" (and for good reasons).
Pacific Bleeding Heart
With a special way of spreading its seeds, Dicentra formosa can be seen throughout the North American west coast.
Shasta Daisy
Though resembling an ordinary daisy, Leucanthemum × superbum can be a cross between four different plants.
Fennel
This strong tasting herb, Foeniculum vulgare, is easy to recognize and can even grow taller than a person.
Peonies
Imperial palaces, Memorial Day, courage and honor -- these are just a few things Paeonia's gorgeous flowers bring to mind.
Chameleon Plant
Known for its fishy taste, Houttuynia cordata has distinct heart-shaped leaves.
Forget-me-nots
A sky blue flower, Myosotis is also a symbol of "eternal remembrance."
Loquat Tree
Producing delicious yellow fruits, Eriobotrya japonica can be found all over the world.
Maple Trees
The seeds of Acer trees spin like helicopters when they fall to the ground in autumn.
Trefoil / Deer Vetch
Plants of the genus Lotus are sometimes called bacon-and-eggs, for the yellow color of the flowers.
White Clover
Trifolium repens is associated with sweet honey, good luck, and an Irish holiday.
Spruce Trees
Wood of trees in the genus Picea can be found in paper, pianos, and planes.
Himalayan Blackberry
Though covered in thorns, Rubus armeniacus produces tasty berries in the summer.
Wild Mustard
Healthy for humans but calamitous to cows, Sinapis arvensis can even be found at the North Pole!
Dandelions
Taraxacum: a cure for all illnesses? It might grow right outside your doorstep.
Plantains
Bitten by a spider? Use plants of the genus Plantago to soothe your wound.
All-heal
A popular panacea, Prunella vulgaris, grows widely in the Oregon mountains.
Sword Fern
Polystichum munitum resembles the top part of a palm tree.
Common Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea was the first wildflower we could name while camping in Oregon.
10 Day Hiatus
We are traveling and will have no internet connection for ten days, so there will be no updates until July 21. See you then! 🙂 Here are some camellia sketches!
Common Agapanthus
With purple pollen, Agapanthus praecox resembles a giant dandelion seed head.
Japanese Cheesewood
Containing a toxic compound, Pittosporum tobira was once used as bait to kill fish.
California Poppy
The Golden State's state flower, Eschscholzia californica, blooms in gold.
Star Jasmine
The sweet-smelling Trachelospermum jasminoides is a perfume and a common Chinese medicine.
Baby Sage
A favorite of hummingbirds, Salvia microphylla resembles a person with red pants.
Peruvian Lilies
The gorgeous freckled blooms of the genus Alstroemeria are unfortunately poisonous to cats.
Lindheimer’s Beeblossom
Named after the Father of Texas Botany, Oenothera lindheimeri look like butterflies about to take flight.
Santa Barbara Daisy
Use Erigeron karvinskianus to create a daisy wall or to carpet your stone steps!
Pink Evening Primrose
Oenothera speciosa spreads like fire, adding splashes of pink to the North American grasslands.
Lotuses
Sacred in many cultures, flowers of the genus Nelumbo have water-repellant leaves and edible seeds.
Japanese Honeysuckle
Known for its fragrance and invasive nature, Lonicera japonica can produce poisonous berries.
Ginkgo Tree
Ginkgo biloba, one of the oldest surviving tree species in the world, has no living relatives.
Make sure to check out our graphics!
No post today 😦
English Primrose
One of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, Primula vulgaris can add flavor to your salad!
Hydrangeas
Unlike most flowers, some Hydrangeas can change color, resulting in dazzling ombres of pink, purple, and blue.
Southern Magnolia
One of the oldest tree species in the world, Magnolia grandiflora is a traditional Asian herbal medicine.
Rose-scented Geranium
Pelargonium capitatum's scent comes from the essential oils inside the plant.
Fortnight Lily
Dietes bicolor, a member of the iris family, can apparently glow in the dark.
Pride of Madeira
With dramatic cone-shaped flowers, Echium candicans is poisonous when eaten.
Crimson Bottlebrush
One of the most well-known plants native to Australia, Callistemon citrinus can produce a natural red dye.
Orchid Rockrose
A hybrid between two rockroses, Cistus purpureus is an evergreen shrub with bright pink blooms.
Seaside Daisy
Find the fire-resistant flower, Erigeron glaucus, by the ocean, nodding in the breeze.
Columbines
Different species of Aquilegia often cross-pollinate when planted near each other.
Common Snapdragon
Shaped like a dragon's snout, Antirrhinum majus's flowers can open their jaws like snapping turtles!
Pink-sorrel
This vivid, pink flower, Oxalis articulata, hides an edible surprise -- a burst of sour oxalic acid.
Sweet Alyssum
Lobularia maritima can be found hanging off the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Red Hot Poker
Resembling flaming spearheads, these striking flowers -- Kniphofia uvaria -- are unfortunately becoming an invasive species.
Soap Aloe
Behind the school, we discovered the spectacular succulent, Aloe maculata.
Calla Lily / Arum Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica, known commonly as calla lily or arum lily, introduced us to the world of flowers around us.
Ten Thousand Wildflowers 