Erigeron glaucus

Erigeron glaucus, Seaside Daisy, is a plant native to the coasts of California. I strived to depict the lively leaves and flowers that are often buffeted by coastal winds on Alcatraz Island. It is grown as a low landscaping plant in open sunny areas. 

Solanum marginatum

The fuzzy leafed White-margined Nightshade is a poisonous cousin to tomatoes and eggplants. Unlike a tomato it oxidizes when cut, and unlike a tomato it is covered from sepal to stem in thorns. This highly unusual plant inspired me to write an article that was published in the journal of the American Society of Botanical Artists.

Pyracantha coccinea

Commonly called Scarlet Firethorn, Pyracantha coccinea grows wild on Alcatraz Island. The image of this plant was published alongside an article about the Alcatraz Florilegium in Public Garden, the journal of the American Public Gardens. 

Heliotrope sp.

The sweet smell of Heliotrope inspired its common name Cherry Pie Plant. The plant's botanical name describes it's heliotropic nature, turning towards the sun's postion in the sky. 

Heliotrope was grown in the gardens of Alcatraz Island as early as 1895, when it was observed “near the citadel and officers’ quarters".