#rosaceae

Oemleria cerasiformis “Indian Plum” Rosaceae

Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle, WA
May 9, 2016
Robert Niese

Oemleriais a PNW endemic and is one of the first plants to leaf-out and bloom in spring. Later in the summer Oemleria will begin to bear ripe fruits which are purple with a large pit, giving them the name Indian Plums. Opinions vary on the palatability of these fruits. Some find them to be among the best in the PNW, while others find them too bitter. Generally, their astringency can be reduced through cooking and, as such, Oemleria fruits tend to be most commonly prepared in jams and pie fillings. Also, their bark is thought to be a mild aphrodisiac. Someone should try chewing on a few twigs and report back to us all.

Thimbleberry, Rubus nutkanus (Rosaceae) I love this plant for its beautiful blossoms, delicious berries, and velvety soft leaves!! #thimbleberry #rubusnutkanus #rubusparviflorus #rosaceae #blossoms #flowers #plants #plantid #plantidentification #botany (at Seattle, Washington)
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Pacific Ninebark, Physocarpus capitatus (Rosaceae)
The genus name comes from the Greek Physa (bladder) and carpos (fruit), describing the inflated follicle fruits. The flowers are in a capitate inflorescence. It was believed that this tree had nine layers of bark. #physocarpuscapitatus #physocarpus #pacificninebark #rosaceae #plants #botany #plantid #plantidentification #plantphotography (at Seattle, Washington)
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Antelope Bitterbrush, Purshia tridentata (Rosaceae) #antelopebitterbrush #purshiatridentata #rosaceae #plants #botany #plantsofinstagram #plantphotography (at Leavenworth, Washington)
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Large-leaved Avens, Geum macrophyllum (Rosaceae).

#largeleavedavens #geummacrophyllum #rosaceae #botany #plants #flowers #wildflowers #plantsofinstagram #plantsplantsplants #pnw #naturephotography #plantphotography (at Carnation, Washington)
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Rubus ursinus, Trailing Blackberry (Rosaceae). Unlike the nonnative Himalayan Blackberry, this native blackberry is a welcome sight!

#rubusursinus #trailingblackberry #rosaceae #plants #botany #flowers #wildflowers #plantsofinstagram #plantphotography #naturephotography #plantsplantsplants (at Seattle, Washington)
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Virginia Strawberry, Fragaria virginiana (Rosaceae).

#strawberry #virginastrawberry #fragariavirginiana #rosaceae #plants #botany #flowers #wildflowers #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsplantsplants
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ROSACEAE FAMILY (rose): All in this family have at least 5 sepals and 5 petals with numerous stamens. The petals of these plants typical are oval in shape and have serrated leaves.