Devil's Club (Oplopanax horridus) stem with leaf scar.
Some kind of moss. The little orange capsules on the stalks will open to release spores.
More moss, on a log.
Moss, lichen, and roots on a rotting log near water.
Top to bottom, trees at a glance: Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), a true Fir (Abies sp.), and Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla).
I actually planted some Devil's Club in my backyard. Sounds crazy, but it is a very cool plant.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful plant! Probably has some medicinal qualities too, but it's not to be cuddled with.
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