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Plant of the Week - Lupinus pusillus . Lupinus pu

Plant of the Week - Lupinus pusillus
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Lupinus pusillus, also known as the dwarf lupine or rusty lupine, is a small species of annual lupine that is native to most of the western United States.
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Growing as much as nine inches tall, L. pusillus can be found growing in desert shrub and pinyon juniper woodland blooming from April until June. Growing as far north as Washington down into Texas and as far east as Kansas, the range of L. pusillus is widespread, consisting of a variety of subspecies.
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Some records indicate that Meriweather Lewis was the first to collect this species for identification in 1806, and was later named in 1814. The specific epithet “pusillus” comes from the Latin pusilla meaning “very little” or “tiny”. A perfect descriptor!
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📸: @plants.incoolplaces (image 1), Creative Commons (image 2)
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Plant of the Week - Moraea callista . Moraea cal

Plant of the Week - Moraea callista
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Moraea callista, a species of what is commonly called moraea, is a tuberous geophyte that grows in the seasonally dry mountains of Tanzania’s Kitulo Plateau. The Kitulo Plateau contains the first national park in tropical Africa that was established to protect its native flora. Locals refer to these high-elevation ecosystems as “Bustani ya Mungo” in Swahili, meaning ‘The Garden of God’.
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Not a described species until 1977, M. callista is an unusual and not well understood species which can be found at elevations between 1,800-3,000 meters and flowers in January to February. M. callista differs from other species of Moraea with its blue and white flower color compared to the lilac colors found in other species.
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The genus Moraea is in the Iris family (Iridaceae) and contains over 200 species, many of which are native to South Africa.
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Plant of the Week - Thelymitra variegata . Thely

Plant of the Week - Thelymitra variegata
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Thelymitra variegata (syn. T. porphyrostica), also known as the Queen of Sheba orchid, is a species of terrestrial orchid native to western Australia.
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T. variegata is a cool-growing species that can be found blooming in late winter and spring near coastal areas.This species can be found growing in sandy soils alongside low shrubs or Eucalyptus woodland.
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The specific epithet “variegata” references its spectacularly colored flowers which showcase multiple colors and splotching patterns.
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As with all orchids, T. variegata is protected by CITES, which is designed to ensure that trade of wild species does not threaten their survival.
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📸: @the_humble_orchid_hunter
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Plant of the Week - Kalmiopsis leachiana . Kalmio

Plant of the Week - Kalmiopsis leachiana
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Kalmiopsis leachiana is an upright, low-growing shrub native to southwestern Oregon around the Siskiyou mountain range and Umpqua river drainage in the 180,000 acre federally protected Kalmiopsis Wilderness Area. It's a rare but endemic Oregon species.
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This small shrub—around 1-2 feet in height with pink flowers—can be found blooming in late spring through summer depending on location. Originally a monotypic genus containing only one species, there are now two species: Kalmiopsis leachiana and Kalmiopsis fragrans. Both species are native to Oregon.
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K. leachiana was first described in the 1930’s when Lilla Leach found them growing in what is now the Kalmiopsis Wilderness in southwestern Oregon. When it was first seen, it was thought to be another form of Kalmia polifera (bog laurel) which is native to the eastern United States. However, it was soon learned that this has its own lineage and is deserving of the genus Kalmiopsis, which means “appearing like Kalmia."
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Plant of the Week - Fritillaria gentneri . Fritil

Plant of the Week - Fritillaria gentneri
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Fritillaria gentneri, sometimes known as Gentner’s fritillary, is an endangered species of Fritillaria native to northern California and southern Oregon. F. gentneri is an herbaceous perennial arising from an underground bulb that produces striking red to maroon flowers in March and April. It's in the lily family (Liliaceae), which explains its lily-like appearance.
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This species grows in a variety of habitats such as grasslands, chaparrals, meadows, and oak woodlands. While existing in these habitats long before, this species wasn’t described until the early 1940’s when it was first noticed in a wildflower arrangement. It was listed as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act in 1999 after numbers were in decline due to grazing, habitat loss, and other human-influenced pressures. Due to its endangered status, it's federally protected on public and private land. It's also protected under numerous Oregon and California laws.
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F. gentneri looks similar to other species of Fritillaria, but the total current population is estimated to be less than 1,700 flowering individuals. Since 1982, it is estimated that at least eight populations have been destroyed or split due to development of the land.
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📸: Creative Commons
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We did it! We hit $5,976 in total donations and lo

We did it! We hit $5,976 in total donations and locked in our year-end matching gift. Thank you to all the generous donors who helped us reach our goal during the last month of 2022!
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We hope you are enjoying your holiday season and we look forward to reconnecting in the New Year!
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As a non-profit organization, PBG’s mission is to bring plants and people together to provide an immersive space for knowledge, community, and collaboration. Our vision is to cultivate a community where people connect, discover, and celebrate the beauty, strength, and resilience of plants. As an entity focused on inclusivity and accessibility, we believe in celebrating each other as much as the world around us. We’re so excited to grow with you!
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Plant of the Week - Hamamelis mollis . Hamamelis

Plant of the Week - Hamamelis mollis
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Hamamelis mollis, also known as the Chinese witch hazel, is a medium to large perennial shrub native to the temperate forests of southwestern and southeastern China.
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H. mollis has one of the most fragrant flowers of the Hamamelis species. Flowering in winter, it is a great species for winter interest and fragrance. Golden flowers adorn bare branches between December and March depending on location. Green leaves in summer transition to a yellow gold before falling.
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Originally collected by Kew in the late 1800s, it wasn’t widely distributed in the United States until around 1914 when the Arnold Arboretum in Massachusetts began cultivating and distributing this species.
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📸: Wikimedia Commons
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What a great year it's been! Here are the amazing

What a great year it's been! Here are the amazing things that Portland Botanical Gardens has been up to in 2022! We are so excited for what 2023 will bring and can't wait to share future updates in the new year. Thank you so much for your continued support!
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- Brought aboard many new supporters, collaborators, and volunteers
- Continued efforts to secure land for our two planned campuses
- Re-imagined our web presence with an updated website
- Began offering PBG merchandise through the launch of our online store
- Attended the American Public Gardens Association’s annual conference that was held in Portland
- Hosted a successful Green Carpet event with over 300 attendees
- Began piloting community education events such as our Plant Strolls program
- Welcomed 73 new donors with a total year-to-date donation total of $44,000 (excluding our current matching donation opportunity)
- Built out our legal team
- Began work on our planned collections lists and collections policy
- Began building out our community advocacy team
- Brought on multiple new board members
- Set up new ways to accept donations and contributions
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We still have a little ways to go in order to reach out $5,000 fundraising goal for our end-of-year matching gift! These kinds of funds are used for many applications, but ultimately they allow us to continue operating the organization and building toward a future where PBG is open to all. Please consider giving to PBG this year! You can donate through the link in our bio or by going to portlandbg.kindful.com. Thank you!
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Still thinking about donating to PBG? Now is the t

Still thinking about donating to PBG? Now is the time! We have an end-of-year matching gift challenge of $5,000 and we need your help to reach our goal!
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A generous, anonymous donor has pledged $5,000 for a matching gift challenge. In the last week, we’ve reached $1,266, but we still have a ways to go. Can you help us make it to our $5,000 goal? You can donate by visiting portlandbg.kindful.com or by clicking the link in our bio.
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As a nonprofit organization, PBG’s mission is to bring plants and people together to provide an immersive space for knowledge, community, and collaboration. Our vision is to cultivate a little community where people connect, discover, and celebrate the beauty, strength, and resilience of plants. As an entity focused on inclusivity and accessibility, we believe in celebrating each other as much as the world around us. We’re so excited to grow with you!
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Plant of the Week - Fuchsia microphylla . Fuchsia

Plant of the Week - Fuchsia microphylla
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Fuchsia microphylla, sometimes known as the small-leaved fuchsia, is a miniature, flowering, deciduous to semi-evergreen Fuchsia native to Central America.
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Hardy to areas with mild winter, F. microphylla blooms prolifically during summer and sometimes into winter. Small, pink, ¼ inch flowers make this an unique Fuchsia choice for gardeners. While the flowers are tiny, they are certainly charming!
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📸: Wikimedia Commons
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No. 29 - Phacelia campanularia American Deserts Co

No. 29 - Phacelia campanularia
American Deserts
Commemorative Series - March 2022
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Phacelia campanularia, sometimes known as the California bluebell, is an herbaceous annual showcasing beautiful blue bell-shaped flowers. This species is native to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts.
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In the wild, P. campanularia can be found in dry deserts in open, sandy or gravelly areas. It generally flowers from February to April, but timing can vary based on location. Phacelia is a fairly large genus with approximately 166 species endemic to North America—96 of which are present in California.
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If you’re interested in purchasing commemorative merchandise, please visit our online webshop! Click the link in our bio for more information.
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Plant of the Week - Cyclamen coum . Cyclamen coum

Plant of the Week - Cyclamen coum
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Cyclamen coum, sometimes referred to as the hardy Cyclamen, is a low-growing, tuberous perennial native to the region around the Black Sea.
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C. coum is an extremely resilient species of Cyclamen that’s reliably hardy to USDA Zone 6 (-10F). It thrives in partial sun to full shade and is fairly drought tolerant due to its summer dormancy, making it an excellent choice in the Pacific Northwest.
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Rounded, heart-shaped leaves begin to emerge in late summer to fall and white to pink flowers emerge during winter’s darkest days. Extravagant leaf patterning also makes for wonderful winter interest.
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Growing less than 5 inches tall, C. coum can easily be outcompeted by other plant material, so clear woodlands or rock gardens make the best habitat for this species.
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📸: Wikimedia Commons
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