An exhibit by the

Dig Deeper

Delve into curious details of Douglas's life and travels.

New Species

Douglas presses hundreds of plants in the Northwest, many of which prove to be new species. Back in London, he begins cataloging these specimens and meticulously describing each plant in scientific detail.


Label translation:
Phlox Douglasii
P. calcicola
Limestone rocks of the Columbia
and subalpine range of the
Blue Mountains. 1826