The discolor term refers to the white flowers that slowly turn to a tan color as they mature.
Our expedition spotted this plant at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands on 6/10/2013.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Ocean Spray
Ocean Spray (Holodiscus discolor) gets its common name from the spray-like flowers that resemble plumes of foam. When blooming, these flowers seem to cover the entire plant. The woody shrub is a Rose family member, and can grow up to 15 feet tall. Lewis and Clark noted Ocean Spray in May of 1806. Native Americans used the very hard wood for bows, arrows, hooks, and needles.
The discolor term refers to the white flowers that slowly turn to a tan color as they mature.
Our expedition spotted this plant at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands on 6/10/2013.
The discolor term refers to the white flowers that slowly turn to a tan color as they mature.
Our expedition spotted this plant at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands on 6/10/2013.
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