2/22/2024 0 Comments Oregon wild bleeding heartThis carnivorous plant lures it's insect prey with a sweet nectar which is inside the leaf opening under it's hood. The Cobra Lily is native to southwestern Oregon and northern California. The phrase 'touch-me-not' is in reference to the spoken words of the risen Christ to Mary Magdalene, in the Bible - Luke 20:17. The ripe fruits, when touched, suddenly burst open (hence impatiens, meaning 'impatient'). Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a person’s age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Warning: Berries can be toxic to humans, especially children, if ingested. Originally the species name appears to have been nolime-tangere, meaning 'touch-me-not.' It grows in small pockets throughout the Cascade foothills and the Columbia Gorge, and prefers moist rocky soil and shade. The plants leaf looked similar to the stinging nettle, so I chose not to touch any part of the plant or flower. I had stopped along the roadside to photographed a pink flower, when out of the corner of my eye I saw something orange. Photo by: brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2. This bizarre annual wildflower, native to North America, amazed me. Report by: Viki Ashford and Carlotta Lucas Deadheading Extends Bloom May Go dormant in summer after flowering, Re-appears in fall to flower again. Note: Keep Mulched with Decaying Humus Extensive Rhizome System All Plant Parts Poisonous. Uses: Accent Plant Ground cover Cottage Garden Beds & Borders, Pollinator Gardens, Native Landscapes, Firewise Landscapes. Plant Zone 1 within 10 feet of structuresĪttributes: Attracts Hummingbirds Conspicuous Flowers Food Plant for Butterfly Larvae Deer Resistant. Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus Soil.įire Resistance: Score 10 (Good).
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