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The October Caddisfly (Dicosmoecus gilvipes) is an insect belonging to the Limnephilidae Family that spend their larval stage in aquatic environments (rivers/creeks/streams). The October Caddisfly can be found in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington state, Oregon, Northern California, Idaho, Nevada, and Montana. The October Caddisfly is a species of Northern Caddisfly and is also known as the Autumn Caddis, Giant Orange Sedge, and October Caddis.

Pacific Foam Lichen (Stereocaulon intermedium) can be found growing in exposed areas with rocky soil from low to middle elevations. Pacific Foam Lichen belongs to the Stereocaulaceae Family which are often called "Snow Lichens" and can be found throughout the Pacific Northwest in coastal areas.

Frog Pelt (Peltigera neopolydactyla) is Leaf Lichen that grows on soil, logs, and rocks in shaded forests at subalpine elevations. Frog Pelt can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.

Curly Hypnum (Hypnum subimponens) can be found in temperate rainforest at low elevations growing on tree trunks, logs, stumps, boulders, and cliff-faces. Curly Hypnum is common throughout the Pacific Northwest and can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.

The Western Yellowjacket (Vespula pensylvanica) is a predatory social insect belonging to the Wasp (Vespidae) Family. Western Yellowjackets can be found in Western North America and Hawaii and are known for their highly aggressive behavior and the ability to sting multiple times.

The Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa) is a perennial wildflower that starts to grow in early spring along creeks/streams, and other damp forest areas at low to middle elevation. The Pacific Bleeding Heart can be found in British Columbia, Washington State, and Oregon.

Freckle Pelt (Peltigera britannica) is a leaf lichen that grows on rocks, decaying timber, humus, and moss at low to middle elevations. Freckle Pelt can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.

Western Buttercup (Ranunculus occidentalis) is a perennial wildflower that can be found in open forests, meadows, and clearings from sea level to subalpine elevations. Western Buttercup can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.

Self-Heal (Prunella vulgaris) is a perennial herb/wildflower that belongs to the Mint (Lamiaceae) Family and grows in fields, clearings, and forest edges at low to middle elevations. Self-Heal is also known as Heal-All, Hook-Heal, Sickle-Wort, and Carpenter's Herb and can be found on almost every continent.

Broad-Leaved Starflower (Trientalis latifolia) is a perennial wildflower that grows in open forests, meadows, and thickets at low to middle elevations. Broad-Leaved Starflower is also known as Western Starflower and can be found in British Columbia, Washington State, and Oregon.

Herb-Robert (Geranium robertianum) is an annual wildflower that grows in grassy areas, open forests, meadows, and clearings at mostly low elevations. Herb-Robert is also known as Robert Geranium and is an introduced Eurasian weed found in British Columbia, Washington State, and Oregon.

The Pink Fawn Lily (Erythronium revolutum) is a perennial wildflower that starts to grow in early spring in damp open woodland areas, meadows, and along creeks/streams/rivers at lower elevations. The Pink Fawn Lily is also known as the Coast Fawn Lily, and the Mahogany Fawn Lily and can be found in British Columbia, Washington State, Oregon, and Northern California.

Purple Peavine (Lathyrus nevadensis) is a perennial herb/wildflower that grows in open woods and clearings at low to middle elevations. Purple Peavine can be found in British Columbia, Washington State, and Oregon and has flowers that range in colour from pink-red to bluish-purple.

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.