[2001 Wildflower Bloom Reports for the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington]

Wildflowers in Bloom in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington

Memaloose Viewpoint

March 4, 2001

Grass widows: Olsynium douglasii var. douglasii

Grass widows: Olsynium douglasii var. douglasii
Wildflower bloom at Memaloose Viewpoint currently seems to be about a week or more later than last season.

* indicates the wildflower is blooming.

* Grass Widow: Olsynium douglasii var. douglasii -Moderate bloom, probably peeking in about 7 days.

* Rusty-hair Saxifrage: Micranthes rufidula -Not in bloom but flower heads extending & noticeable.

* Salt & Pepper or Piper's Desert Parsley: Lomatium piperi -Numerous bloom.

Animals Seen:

1. Raven

2. California Ground Squirrel

3. Western Gray Squirrel!

Paul Slichter