Jan 24, 2014
British Columbia Native Plant of the Day: Boschniakia hookeri Hardiness Zone: 7-9 Common names: poque; Vancouver groundcone A parasitic plant growing in moist forests wherever its host plant Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is found. Grows on the Queen Charlottes, Vancouver island, and in land along the south coast of British Columbia. Range continues down through Washington and Oregon and into Northern California. Known for its bizarre pinecone like appearance. Photo credit: Dave Cole at USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database