Escallonia rubra

Escallonia rubra (Ruiz. & Pavon) Pers. Engl.: redclaws. Bot. syn.: Escallonia macrantha Hook. & Arn.

Photo: Escallonia rubra.

Photo: Escallonia rubra. Bush in flower. John tells me that the resin this plant exudes on tender growth stems has a wonderful scent to it. I don't remember, but it sure flowered profusely. Pacific coast, OR, US. Wild. 1998-06-01.

Photo: Escallonia rubra 1.

Photo: Escallonia rubra 1. Closeup of flowers. Pacific coast, OR, US. Wild. 1998-06-01.