Quill-leaf #Lewisia.

This perennial herbal plant has medicinal benefits. Its roots are traditionally used to naturally alleviate stomach issues, diarrhea & skin irritations. Roots can be chewed to alleviate thirst. Medicinal use should only be done under experienced supervision, with correct dosage.

#Spring #perennials #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #flowers #botanical #plants #garden #Bloomscrolling #florespondence #PollinatorGardens #herbal #FlowersIdentification #NativePlantsOfPNW #PrettyInPink #MedicinalPlants #PlantMedicine #SolarpunkSunday

I got really into capturing the Lewisia this morning with some water drops, a tiny shaft of sunlight, and a hint of an orange pot in the background.

#spring #BloomScrolling #lewisia #pink #flowers #gardening

#December 12, 1993
#OTD Jerry De Santo's #Book, #Bitterroot: #Montana's #State #Flower, is #Published.

Bitterroot's #Botanical Name, #Lewisia #Rediviva, honors #Lewis + #Clark,

William O. #Douglas wrote this #Charming Observation:

I never see the Bitterroot #Blooming among the #Sage,

Without #Feeling that I
Should take off my #Hat & #Stand in #Adoration
Of the #Wondrous #Skill of the #Creator.

#Garden #Nature #Flowers #Woodland #Forest #Ephemeral