Paintbrush may not be the most exotic wildflower in a mountain meadow, but it is one of my favorites.
Indian Paintbrush Scene
Yellow Lupine
This variety of lupine tends to grow along shorelines … it doesn’t seem to be bothered by a salty environment. I thought it was a nice flower until a friend with a background in botany pointed out it is an invasive species.
Water Lilies
These were taken while out paddling in the canoe. You want to be comfortable in the canoe before you take your expensive camera and telephoto lens out on the lake.
Skunk Cabbage
I have always been intrigued by skunk cabbage … they are an amazing plant (it’s helpful if you do not have an acute sense of smell)
Penstemon
This is Penstemon davidsonii var. davidsonii. It’s one of the favorites that you can find in the subalpine areas of the northern Olympic peninsula. We found this sample on the Slab Camp Trail, not far from Deer Park.