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The Upper Gordon River (Vancouver Island, British Columbia) in Mid-August.

The Western Trillium (Trillium ovatum) is a perennial wildflower that blooms in early spring and can be found in shaded open areas, damp forested areas, and along creeks/streams at low to middle elevations. The Western Trillium is also known as the Wake Robin and can be found in British Columbia, Washington State, and Oregon.

The Western Trillium (Trillium ovatum) is a perennial wildflower that belongs to the Lily (Liliaceae) Family and grows in damp forests, along streams/creeks, and in open shaded areas from low to middle elevations. The Western Trillium is also known as the Wake Robin and can be found in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington State, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming.

American Brooklime (Veronica beccabunga ssp. americana) is a perennial wildflower belonging to the Figwort (Scrophulariaceae) Family that grows in damp clearings, seepage areas, in marshes, and along creeks/streams from low to middle elevations.

Hanging Millipede Liverwort (Frullania nisquallensis) is often found on the branches and trunks of Alder and Maple trees in lowland forests, but can sometimes be found on cliff faces and conifers. Hanging Millipede Liverwort can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon

The Large-Leaved Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) is a perennial herb/wildflower belonging to the Pea (Fabaceae) Family that grows in damp/wet open areas, meadows, and along streams/creeks at low to middle elevations. Large-Leaved Lupine ca be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.

The Early Blue Violet (Viola adunca) is a perennial wildflower that grows in open forests, meadows, and grasslands at low to high elevations. The Early Blue Violet can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.

Hemp-Nettle (Galeopsis tetrahit) is an annual wildflower belonging to the Mint (Lamiaceae) Family that can be found growing in clearings, fields, creek/streambanks, and damp open areas at low to middle elevations. Hemp-Nettle appears to have originated as a natural hybrid between two European species of Galeopsis and is found in Northwestern Asia, Europe, and North America. Hemp-Nettle is also known as Bristlestem Hemp-Nettle, Common Hemp-Nettle, and Hemp Dead-Nettle.

The upper Sutton Creek on Vancouver Island, British Columbia in late August.

Woodland Penstemon (Nothochelone nemorosa) is a perennial herb/wildflower belonging to the Plantain (Plantaginaceae) Family that grows in rocky areas and damp forests from low to subalpine elevations. Woodland Penstemon is also known as Woodland Beardtongue, Turtlehead, and Penstemon nemorosus and can be found in British Columbia, Washington State, Oregon, and Northern California.

Orange Hawkweed (Pilosella aurantiaca/Hieracium aurantiacum) is a perennial wildflower belonging to the Sunflower (Asteraceae) Family that grows in open areas. Orange Hawkweed is a highly invasive European wildflower that is considered a noxious weed throughout much of North America. Orange Hawkweed is also known as Devil's Paintbrush, Grim-the-Collier, and Fox-and-Cubs.

The Nitinat River in late October; Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Star-Flowered False Solomon's-Seal (Smilacina stellata) is a perennial wildflower that belongs to the Lily (Liliaceae) Family that grows in damp forests, meadows, and clearings at most elevations. Star-Flowered False Solomon's-Seal can be found in British Columbia, Washington State, and Oregon.

The Pine Mushroom (Tricholoma murrillianum) is a gilled mushroom found in North America west of the Rocky Mountains that grows in coniferous forests. The Pine Mushroom is an ectomycorrhizal fungus/fungi that is also known as the Western Matsutake, and the Ponderosa Mushroom.

The Red Columbine (Aquilegia formosa) is a perennial wildflower that grows in damp open forests, meadows, clearings, creek/stream-banks, and beaches at most elevations. Red Columbines are also known as Red Rain Flowers and Grizzly-Bear's Den and can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.

The Stream Violet (Viola glabella) is a perennial wildflower that grows in damp forests, clearings, glades, and along creek/streams at all elevations. The Stream Violet is also known as the Yellow Wood Violet and is found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State and Oregon.

The Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa) is a perennial wildflower that grows in damp forest areas and along the banks of creeks/streams at low to middle elevations. The Pacific Bleeding Heart can be found in British Columbia, Washington State, and Oregon.

Scouler's Harebell (Campanula scouleri) is a perennial herb/wildflower that grows in thickets, dry forests, and in open rocky areas from low to middle elevations. Scouler's Harebell is also known as Pale Bellflower and can be found in British Columbia, Southeast Alaska, Washington State, Oregon, and Northern California.

Piggy-Back Plant (Tolmiea menziesii) is a perennial wildflower that belongs to the Saxifrage (Saxifragaceae) Family and grows in damp forests, glades, and along creeks/streams. Piggy-Back Plant is also known as Youth-On-Age because buds on the base of the leaves develop into new "daughter" plants. Piggy-Back Plant can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.

The Baldhip Rose (Rosa gymnocarpa) is a perennial shrub/wildflower that grows in open and forested areas at low to middle elevations. The Baldhip Rose is also known as the Dwarf Rose and can be found in British Columbia, Washington State, and Oregon.

Rock Veilwort (Metzgeria conjugata) Is a Liverwort that grows in damp forests and wetlands on humus, tree trunks, and rocks from low to high elevations. Rock Veilwort can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Wasington State, Montana, Eastern Canada, and the Eastern United States.

Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton americanum) is a perennial wildflower that grows in damp forest areas, wet meadows, fens, muskeg, and swamps at low to middle elevations. Skunk Cabbage is also known as Swamp Lantern and can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.

The Lobster Mushroom (Hypomyces lactifluorum) results from a parasitic mold that attacks various species of Lactarius and Russula mushrooms. The Lobster Mushroom can be found throughout North America from July to October in deciduous and coniferous forests.

Dusky Fork Moss (Dicranum fuscescens) grows on logs, tree bases, forest debris and occasionally on rock surfaces. Dusky Fork Moss is also known as Curly Heron's-Bill Moss and can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.

Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton americanum) grows at low to middle elevations in wet meadows, swamps, muskeg, fens, and wet forest areas. Skunk Cabbage is also known as Swamp Lantern and can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.