Spring Flowers of the Redwood Forests

Visitors to the redwood forests of Northern California are greeted by a unique and beautiful flora ecosystem.

Physically and visually, redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) understandably dominate the ecosystem.

Despite problems associated with tree measurement, and the accuracy of historical records, there's little dispute about the fact that one particular redwood tree named Hyperion, measuring approximately 379 feet tall, currently holds the record of world's tallest tree.

Hiking along redwood paths to view the trees is a year round enjoyable activity. Spring hikes to see the flowers that bloom beneath the trees only adds to the enjoyment.

Redwood Flowers Types of Flowers Pacific Northwest Flowers Milkmaids Pink Flowering Currant Red Waxy Cap Redwood Sorrell Redwood Trillium Salmonberry Swamp Lantern

While the trees are a unique part of the ecosystem, many native redwood flowers, including milkmaids and salmonberry, also grow in other West Coast areas.

The flowers listed in the box on the right represent a sample of native plants that bloom in spring. On any given spring day, visitors to the forest can see these species and others.

The list includes two shrubs, Pink Flowering Currant and Salmonberry, a striking mushroom, the Red Waxy Cap, along with a handful of flowering plants.

Native ferns, which share the forest floor with flowering plants are an additional part of the flora ecosystem not presented here.

The link to Pacific Northwest Flowers points to a handful of additional flowers that might also be found in redwood forests, however, the pictures were taken elsewhere.