
This dinnerplate #dahlia is almost as big as my face.
#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #gardening #plants #botanical #nature #perennials #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #Zone8 #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW
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This dinnerplate #dahlia is almost as big as my face.
#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #gardening #plants #botanical #nature #perennials #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #Zone8 #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW
This dinnerplate #dahlia is almost as big as my face.
#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #gardening #plants #botanical #nature #perennials #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #Zone8 #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW
Monotropia uniflora... "Ghostpipe"
This one has a neat pink color to it, which is rare to see but it is known to occur. I'm actually curious as there are apparently a few species with a singular flower, four recognized species in Monotropia, and I've found some odd ones recently and am trying to reach a Monotropia expert for more help : )
Remember, as neat as these and other similar species look, they rely on a relationship with the trees around them through the underground fungi network to obtain nutrients. Thus, while they look super cool, do not be tempted to try to transplant them, as they will not survive being moved. They only can live when they remain connected to the network that provides them with the energy needed for life! Similarly, even if you tried to collect seeds, they would be unlikely to grow because they need very specific trees & fungi. They are pollinated by native bumble bees!
#silentSunday #bloomscrolling #fungi #mycology #ecology #biology #plants #photography
Bottom of the forest in a gentle rain. Salal, trunks, moss, huckleberry on a stump. New blog post: https://wanderinweeta.blogspot.com/2025/09/view-from-forest-understory.html #VancouverIsland #Forests #Plants #Landscapes #Nature
Monotropia uniflora... "Ghostpipe"
This one has a neat pink color to it, which is rare to see but it is known to occur. I'm actually curious as there are apparently a few species with a singular flower, four recognized species in Monotropia, and I've found some odd ones recently and am trying to reach a Monotropia expert for more help : )
Remember, as neat as these and other similar species look, they rely on a relationship with the trees around them through the underground fungi network to obtain nutrients. Thus, while they look super cool, do not be tempted to try to transplant them, as they will not survive being moved. They only can live when they remain connected to the network that provides them with the energy needed for life! Similarly, even if you tried to collect seeds, they would be unlikely to grow because they need very specific trees & fungi. They are pollinated by native bumble bees!
#silentSunday #bloomscrolling #fungi #mycology #ecology #biology #plants #photography
Bottom of the forest in a gentle rain. Salal, trunks, moss, huckleberry on a stump. New blog post: https://wanderinweeta.blogspot.com/2025/09/view-from-forest-understory.html #VancouverIsland #Forests #Plants #Landscapes #Nature
Plant that mimics odour of half-eaten ants to attract pollinators discovered https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/sep/24/plant-that-mimics-odour-of-half-eaten-ants-to-attract-pollinators-discovered #Environment #Wildlife #Insects #Spiders #Science #Plants #Japan
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