Bitterroot




Bitterroot

Originally uploaded by mulysa_may

Lewisia rediviva
PORTULACACEAE, The Purslane family

A lovely walk at Catherine Creek – these pale bitterroot were blooming in rocky crevices and on outcroppings near the natural stone bridge. A few were much darker – almost the color of autumn crocus.

There are many cultivated varieties that can be grown in gardens. They especially like a deep narrow pot with a well-draining soil mix.


About Mulysa

Mulysa Melco is an artist and landscape designer in Portland, Oregon. She hikes, photographs plants, gardens, draws plants, bakes, cooks (plants - she's a vegetarian), reads about plants, relationships (between plants, between people, etc.), and studies Permaculture.
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