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Manzanita heaven: January in Portland

Mt. Hood with manzanita in foreground (A. patula)

Manzanitas have been a persistent theme in my life since my childhood visits to California: I could write a small book (and maybe will some day) about how these amazing native shrubs have impacted my life.
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Tiny flowers: Claytonia perfoliata and Arctostaphylos patula

Claytonia perfoliata

Claytonia perfoliata

Bulbs may be the most obvious plants in bloom right now, but if you look closely there are a few other surprises too.  Two of my favorites are Claytonia perfoliata – Miner’s lettuce and Arctostaphylos patula – Green leaf manzanita

Claytonia perfoliata

Claytonia perfoliata

The Miner’s lettuce is an annual from the western coastal regions of North America.
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