California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica), petals ablaze. A great sedative and pain reliever (a distant cousin of famed opium poppy).

Chickweed (Stellaria media) flowering in it’s gentle way. A cooling demulcent herb that’s good to know (and eat).

Wild Ginger (Asarum caudatum) going wild. A warming circulatory stimulant.

A jaunty little clover (Trifolium pratense), alterative extraordinaire.

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum), a balm for the blues.

Vanilla Leaf (Achlys triphylla). When dried it releases an amazing vanilla, sweetgrass like smell. Excellent as a tea.

Wild Rose (Rosa nutkana) in full glory. Cupid’s arrow.

Western Trillium (Trillium ovatum), a deep forest flower with uterine tonic properties.

Black Cottonwood (Populus balsamifera) buds arranged for drying.

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica). This one looks particularily well armed.