The document contains descriptions of 14 plant specimens collected by Jen Russo on May 12, 2007 in Washington state. The specimens include Oregon grape collected near the Yakima River at 1800 feet elevation, filaree and cottonwood from the same location, as well as silver fir, bunchberry, salal, and other plants collected from Ashel Curtis Natural Area near Snoqualmie Pass at 1900 feet elevation. Additional specimens were collected from Lake Easton State Park and Quilomene Wildlife Recreation area. All specimens were identified by the collector, Jen Russo.

1. Scientific Name: Berberis aquifolium Common Name: Oregon Grape Family: Berberidacea Habitat info: found down slope of Yakima river valley, medium size tree, windy dry condition Location : Yakima River off Highway 10 to Ellensburg Elevation: 1800’ Date Collected : 5/12/2007 Collected by : Jen Russo Identifier : Jen Russo Scientific Name: Erodium cicutarium Common name: filaree Family: Geraniaceae Habitat info: found down slope of Yakima river valley, windy dry condition Location : Yakima River off Highway 10 to Ellensburg Elevation: 1800’ Date Collected : 5/12/2007 Collected by : Jen Russo Identifier : Jen Russo

2. Scientific Name: Gaultheria shallon Common Name: salal Family: Ericacea Habitat info: In forest area, off side of hiking trail, amongst other small plants, fallen branches/twigs, no inflorescence Location: Ashel Curtis, Natural Area West of Snoqualmie Pass Exit 47 Elevation: 1900’ Date Collected: 5/12/2007 Collected by: Jen Russo Identifier: Jen Russo Scientific Name: Cornus Canadensis Common Name: bunch berry Family: Cornaceae Habitat info: In forest area, off side of hiking trail, amongst other small plants, fallen branches/twigs Location: Ashel Curtis, Natural Area West of Snoqualmie Pass Exit 47 Elevation: 1900’ Date Collected: 5/12/2007 Collected by: Jen Russo Identifier: Jen Russo

3. Scientific Name: Populus trichocarpa Common Name: Cottonwood Family: Salicaceae Habitat info: found down slope of Yakima river valley, medium size tree, windy dry condition Location: Yakima River off Highway 10 to Ellensburg Elevation: 1800’ Date Collected: 5/12/2007 Collected by: Jen Russo Identifier: Jen Russo Scientific Name: Abies amabilis Common Name: Pacific Silver Fir Family: Pinaceae Habitat info: In forest area, off side of hiking trail, amongst other small plants, fallen branches/twigs Location: Ashel Curtis, Natural Area West of Snoqualmie Pass Exit 47 Elevation: 1900’ Date Collected: 5/12/2007 Collected by: Jen Russo Identifier: Jen Russo

4. Scientific Name: Pinus monticola Common Name: Western white pine Family: Pinaceae Habitat info: open forest area like area, low to ground, color variation, Location: Lake Easton State Park Date Collected: 5/12/2007 Collected by: Jen Russo Identifier: Jen Russo Scientific Name: Chimaphila, Umbellata Common Name: pipsissewa Habitat Info: In forest area, off side of hiking trail, amongst other small plants, fallen branches/twigs Location: Ashel Curtis, Natural Area West of Snoqualmie Pass Exit 47 Elevation: 1900’ Date Collected: 5/12/2007 Collected by: Jen Russo Identifier: Jen Russo

5. Scientific Name: Rubus spectabilis Common Name: Salmon Berry Family: Habitat info: In forest area, off side of hiking trail, amongst other small plants, fallen branches/twigs Location: Ashel Curtis, Natural Area West of Snoqualmie Pass Elevation: 1900’ Date Collected: 5/12/2007 Collected by: Jen Russo Identifier: Jen Russo

6. Scientific Name: Bromus tectorum Common Name: cheatgrass Family: Poaceae Habitat info: Very dry conditions, rocks and dirt, dessert area Location: Quilomene Wildlife Recreation area (near Vantage) Elevation: 1600’ Date Collected: 5/12/2007 Collected by: Jen Russo Identifier: Jen Russo Scientific Name: Amsinckia Common Name: tarweed Family: Boraginacea Habitat info: found down slope of Yakima river valley, medium size tree, windy dry condition Location : Yakima River off Highway 10 to Ellensburg Elevation: 1800’ Date Collected : 5/12/2007 Collected by : Jen Russo Identifier : Jen Russo