Achlys triphylla
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Achlys triphylla |
| Achlys triphylla (Vanilla Leaf) is a native of
the west coast, from Northern California up into British Columbia. Growing
in shade in our western woodland walk, this plant is quite drought tolerant.
Spring flowering with bottlebrush like flowers, the main interest in this
plant are the leaves. When fresh the leaves are not fragrant. When picked
and dried, then crushed, a sweet aroma is released. This is only advisable
to do if you have a large clump. Otherwise one can quickly diminish the
plant to the point of no return! The plant pictured here came from Charles'
home on Bainbridge Island, which he dug and moved. A wise thing to do as
the property was developed.
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