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Eclectic Human

A backlit by the sun.

Also known as Grass Widow or Satinflower, Olsynium douglasii is named after renowned Scottish botanist David Douglas, who introduced hundreds of North American plants and animals to Europe (notably ).

Here's more on Douglas' legacy, including a film that lovingly highlights his tenacity and his obsessive passion for plants: findingdaviddouglas.org/

Close-up of a pinkish purple wildflower, its six petals backlit by the sun, orange stamens silhouetted against the petals. Two other blossoms droop a little lower among the grassy leaves. A clear blue sky and hazy conifers are visible in the background.
#gardening#botany#NativePlants
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How a photo of a flower led me down a :
1. What's its name? often lies, but nailed it this time:
2. More reading brought me to David Douglas, his passion for the natural world, & a 56-min film about his exploits.
3. I learned I was wrong to assume the is named in honour of James Douglas, fur trade kingpin, politician, & first governor of (after whom half of seems to have been named).

Apr 15, 2023, 11:06 PM·Public·Web
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