A flower from the Northern Cascade

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by pascal, Sep 25, 2005.

  1. pascal

    pascal Member

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    Hello!
    Can anyone tell the name behind the dew?
    http://www.surlaroute.net/008-20050917PR(DSCN6397).jpg

    Spotted last Saturday in Boston Bassin (Cascade river area, Northern Washington), going up toward the Quien Sabe glacier at around 1500 m elevation.

    Thanks!

    Pascal
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Fireweed.
     
  3. Thanks again Ron!

    Fireweed... hmmmmm

    My question are not really challenging because I don't know anything about flowers.
    So, being a complet newbie, I wonder if there is an easily searchable online database with photo for newbie that I could use before posting here?

    Pascal
     
  4. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I'm afraid there isn't one that exists that would be really suitable for someone starting out. Most online databases typically require prior knowledge. Some that are easily browseable are too comprehensive, providing too many options - common plants are buried among uncommon ones - see CalPhotos - Plants as an example.

    The best avenue is a book with common plants for the region, like "Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast" by Pojar and MacKinnon, which should be in most libraries locally.
     
  5. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Probably a good item to buy and take with you.
     
  6. pascal

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    Thanks for the suggestions David!
    Pascal
     
  7. Kildale

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    I have a taken a lot of photos of the flowers from this area, tne North-west, that may help you ID some. If you are interested just click WILDFLOWERS NW
     
  8. pascal

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    Wow! that's great! I just visited your page. Thanks Kildale!
    I have put the pic of the flower I was talking about back on my Web. That will tell you how much of a beginner I am! :o)
    Thanks again and have a great day!
    cheers
    Pascal
     
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    Kildale.
    Thanks for the lovely shots of the wild flowers, the best I've seen.
     
  10. Kildale

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    Thanks Dunc. I have started to put them together by color and add a bit of info too.
    COLOR PAGES
     

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