by friends | Apr 18, 2024 | Wildflowers
Fernleaf Biscuitroot (Lamatium dissectum) Lomatium dissectum, commonly known as Fernleaf Biscuitroot or Wild Carrot, is a member of the Apiaceae family. It flowers in April through May with a large umbell of small yellow-white flowers, each becoming a flat, brownish...
by friends | Mar 11, 2024 | News
The Friends of Hendricks Park are very excited to announce the publication of “The Story of Hendricks Park”. It is a 100 page history of Eugene’s oldest park and contains many beautiful historical illustrations and color photos, stories, vignettes, Kalypuya lore and...
by friends | Feb 18, 2024 | News
For several days in mid-January, 2024, Eugene was brought to a near stand still as freezing rain followed by freezing temperatures paralyzed the city and wreaked havoc on trees and power lines. Damage in Hendricks Park was limited primarily to the forested-areas of...
by friends | Dec 17, 2023 | Blooming
Mahonia “Charity” Oregon grape is Mahonia acquifolia, which blooms in the spring and is native to Oregon. On the other hand, Mahonia charity is a winter-flowering plant, starting its show in late fall and lasting through February. Mahonia charity is a...
by friends | Nov 10, 2023 | Wildflowers
Gaillardia Blanket flower (Gaillardia aristata) is an exceptionally long-blooming perennial. Gaillardia can be almost any shade of yellow, orange, red, purplish, brown, or white; they are often bicolored. The example above was spotted in the Native Plant Garden of...
