This classic, bestselling field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the pacific coast from oregon to alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens. Below are a selection of common wildflowers of oregon, from the coast, the cascades and the high desert follow the links for full descriptions. Youll befriend the most common edible and medicinal wayside plants, including dandelion, stinging nettles, violet, yarrow, burdock, rose, goldenrod, and many others. Carry a plant guide on a hike with you and discover how the field of. Good soilbinding characteristic adds to its value for. A great resource for native plant enthusiasts, biologists, ecologists, conservationists, and amateur naturalists who desire a comprehensive, upto. Add 14 days to the number of days given for maturation on the seed packet for directseeded vegetables and flowers due to our cool evening temperatures. Jensen ecoregions ranging from coastal sand dunes and mountain forest to prairie grasslands and alpine lava fields provide a myriad of habitats for these plants. So including native plants in your back yard or landscaping provides the best food. He is the author of numerous books and scientific papers related to the boreal forest, aspen parklands and coastal ecosystems. In addition, native plants are increasingly desirable for landscaping and gardening.
Photos of the following plants are from the osu landscape plants website, courtesy of pat breen. Plants of the pacific northwest coast, washington, oregon, british columbia, and alaska by jim pojar and andy mackinnon. I picked this book up years ago when i was teaching plants at a summer camp in the oregon coast range, near the southern end of this books range. This is the definitive guide to the rich and varied plant life of the region. Natural medicine growing in oregon 5 plants that could. Includes growing information, suggested plant combinations, and color photos of dozens of western oregon native plants. He has owned a landscaping, design, and nursery business, and done his extensive work with the national outdoor leadership school nols. The best regional books for plant identification and. This easytouse field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the pacific coast from.
Dec 09, 2010 this book has more than 200 lists of plants for particular situations in the pacific northwest. Tyler willford is a native to oregon and is currently living in the eugene area. Willow geyer, 74 planeleaf, 34 field guide for the identification and use of common riparian woody plants of the intermountain west and pacific northwest regions 195 sambucus sitka, 36. When the first portland plant list was created, it contained, in addition to the list of native plants, a list of invasive species. June 2009 learn how and when to remove this template message. Field guide for the identification and use of common.
Designed for use by both nursery professionals and home gardeners, this working manual presents. The printable manual is hundreds of pages long and filled with closeup photos for identification, medicinal uses, and loads of easytofollow recipes. Wild foods from dirt to plate the wild food adventure series, book 1 by john kallas jun 11, 2010 4. Biological control of invasive plants in the united states.
Planting vegetable seeds or transplants at the correct time is important to getting the most out of your garden. Using our biotics biodiversity database of species occurrences. In the oregon state university landscape plants website there are about woody species listed in the native and naturalized. Thimbleberry is one of those plants that contribute to the overall feel of oregons woodlands. Frank h smith plants of the oregon coastal dunes offers a useful, informative guide for visitors to the. Thimbleberry is one of those plants that contribute to the overall feel of oregon s woodlands.
Rare species of oregon publications one of the oregon biodiversity information centers main tasks is to list and rank rare, threatened, and endangered species in oregon. Shown above is one of the more fanciful ideas, an artists conception of the compositetype air ship. Woody plant identification landscape plants oregon. This userfriendly field guide features nearly eight hundred species of plants commonly found along the pacific coastfrom oregon to alaskaincluding trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses, and lichens. Whether youre hoping to pluck blackberries or whether you plan to tackle. Edible wild plants books best foraging books hank shaw. When listed as rare by the oregon natural heritage program onhp, rarity is noted by citing the list on which it occurs in the rare, threatened, and endangered plants and animals of oregon, december 1998. There are specific plants and diagrams listed, but i have a hard time finding the exact plants for things like this where i live. The large soft berries are eaten by jays, quail, finches, wrens and bushtits. This is a list of plants by common name that are native to the u. Does not show pictures of toxic plants just says make sure you dont pick them.
This book also provides information about 39 target plants in the continental united states and 94 agents, including their origin, biology, habitat, impacts, and distribution. All succulent varieties available at little prince of oregon. One could learn this number of plants in a relatively short time. Just remember all newly planted plants need regular watering for the first onetothree. A list of other resources a wide variety of native plants. Inventors were encouraged to submit their ideas for ways to protect oregon from japanese attacks. This article includes a list of references, related reading or.
Ray and jan mcneilan wrote the backbone of the book, and provided many basic lists of plants for our climates. The photos of clarka amoena and heuchera micrantha are used courtesy of br. Oregon parks and recreation department oprd has a similar agreement with usfws for invertebrates. Gardening in central oregons climate osu extension service. A great resource for native plant enthusiasts, biologists, ecologists, conservationists, and amateur naturalists who desire a comprehensive, uptodate, and wellillustrated book for identifying plants in the pacific northwest. Big maplelike leaves are soft and downy, inviting to touch. Exquisitely illustrated with fullcolor paintings of all the plants and herbs in the. This excellent background plant tolerates a range of soil and light conditions. Whether for survival, curiosity or just for fun, this book will walk you through. Most of the books mentioned are plant field guides, though i include. Oregon barry the bald eagle checks out oregon with mc carrie the western meadowlark. These images are ed and permission must be obtained before use. Instructions for preparing the field guide for the identification and use of common riparian woody plants of the intermountain west and pacific northwest regions as a booklet.
For plant geeks, whether herbalist, wild crafter, or nature lover, books are an. The many species of trees, bushes and plants throughout the state have provided them with. One of the oregon biodiversity information centers main tasks is to list and rank rare, threatened, and endangered species in oregon. Knowing your first and last frost dates will help you start your vegetable seeds at the right.
Oregon biodiversity information center the oregon biodiversity information center orbic. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The native version of astilbe, goatsbeard produces tall plumes of white blooms in early summer. Eugene kozloff flora of oregon the oregon flora project, oregon state university, and botanical research institute of texas press have collaborated to publish the flora of oregon. This guide covers a number of edible plants in the pacific northwest, including oregon, washington, and british columbia. The ten best books on foraging wild foods and herbs. The rare plants of southwest oregon 2nd edition is an update to the first edition of this wonderful book that was first printed in 2007 by the rogue riversiskiyou national forest and the medford district bureau of land management. Knowing your first and last frost dates will help you start your vegetable seeds at the right time. Gardening with oregon native plants west of the cascades. Timber press sharing the wonders of the natural world. Jun 22, 2010 my library of edible wild plants books is huge. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations.
Then they asked all kinds of gardening experts and specialists for their lists of plants for specific situations. This is the goto reference for plants of the pacific northwest. Field guide for the identification and use of common riparian. Handbook of oregon plants and animal fossils orr, william n. Flora of oregon the oregon flora project, oregon state university, and botanical research institute of texas press have collaborated to publish the flora of oregon. The high desert of central oregon is home to a diverse range of vegetation. The natural history section of the powells city of books in portland is like a second home. Woody plant identification landscape plants oregon state. From wild carrot to serviceberries, pineapple weed to watercress, lambs quarter to sea rocket, foraging oregon uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the beaver state. Formerly titled wild foods from dirt to plate, this workshop covers many of the plants seen in the book. Native plants are born and raised in the local environment. Celebrating wildflowers provides a variety of colorful and interesting articles, photos, posters, interpretive panels, and activities about wildflowers, pollinators, our native plants, and links to other sources of this information. Plant strawberry where it can send out its long runners and form a beautiful colony of richgreen foliage. When rare plants are encountered, they should be reported to the oregon natural heritage program office in portland 5037370.
Norm jensen in addition, using native plants in your garden is a logical extension of your concern for preserving some of oregon s natural heritage. This guide focuses on wild edible plants that that are relatively easy to identify and have no deadly poisonous lookalikes. A wonderful guide to finding and using these natural ingredientsfor teas, cooking, and more. Plants of the pacific northwest coast book by jim pojar thriftbooks.
This easytouse field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the pacific coast from oregon to alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers. The introduction contains a section on plants in aboriginal technology. Can you believe this book doesnt contain one wild berry or wild grape or wild. In addition to being helpful for the environment, native plants are often low maintenance, attract pollinators.
This of course is not the total number of woody plant species in oregon. Rare species of oregon publications institute for natural. Beginning with his botany studies at the university of washington, doug benoliel has been dedicated to native plants. The many species of trees, bushes and plants throughout the state have provided them with food, medicine and shelter. Enjoy this groundcovers delicious red fruits in late summer, as well as the charming white flowers. The photo of iris tenax is used courtesy of neil bell, oregon state university. This list of foraging books represents books i find myself going back to over and over again because they are comprehensive or thorough or contain unusual uses for unusual plants. Success with little watersee our drought tolerant selections. Field guide for the identification and use of common riparian woody plants of the intermountain west and pacific northwest regions 2 notes. Whether youre hoping to pluck blackberries or whether you plan to tackle the stinging nettle, make sure harvesting is permitted and attain a permit if necessary before you forage. Field guide to the grasses of oregon and washington. Helpfully organized by plant families, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes. Hummingbirds, butterflies, bumblebees, and other insects may also be attracted to and benefit from many of the plants described in this book. In addition to being helpful for the environment, native plants are often low maintenance, attract pollinators including butterflies, and are droughttolerant.
The book encompasses the entire coastal region, from shoreline to alpine, and the western cascades. This bestselling field guide features 794 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatics, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens found along the coast from oregon to alaska. Select a letter on the left to see more genus entries. Large or small, abundant or rare, each is unique and special.
So including native plants in your back yard or landscaping provides the best food and shelter for the native species that call the willamette valley home. Native americans have long survived off the land of oregons plains, coasts and mountainlands. Plants of the pacific northwest coast washington oregon bc. Jan 31, 2017 i grabbed this book from the library and found it helpful to breath a bit of new life into my flower pots. Nectar and pollen plants of oregon honeystone candles. You may find it among the noxious weed photos instead. Rare plants of southwest oregon book available bureau of. Make gardening a breeze with these easycare native plants. This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Propagation of pacific northwest native plants, the first publication of its kind, provides propagation information on nearly one hundred and forty native plants. Protect plants from wind by planting a windbreak or planting on the east side of your home.
This userfriendly field guide features nearly eight hundred species. References landscape plants oregon state university. Books our botanists use pacific northwest forest service. Best field guides for nature of the pacific northwest oregon coast.
Oregon noxious weed policy and classification 2019 a, b, and t, listed weeds for the state of oregon. Buy a cheap copy of plants of the pacific northwest coast book by jim pojar. Finding, identifying, and preparing edible wild foods in oregon foraging series christopher nyerges on. Good soilbinding characteristic adds to its value for erosion control or disturbed sites. The salmonberry may not sound like the most delicious food in the world, but its one of many wild edible plants and berries in oregon. Natives are beneficial for local wildlife and add natural diversity to your garden. Propagation of pacific northwest native plants osu press. Add 14 days to the number of days given for maturation on the seed packet for directseeded vegetables and. From rare wildflowers to edibles here is a plant slideshow guide to the oregon desert community. In your garden, you can provide habitat for native plants and the great array of animals and other organisms that depend on them. Plants of the pacific northwest coast book by jim pojar. The state noxious weed list is used to prioritize activities at the state level and provide direction in.