Pacific hound's tongue (Adelinia grandis) is in the borage family family (Boraginaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 6,147 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from February to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Pacific hound's tongue: observations by month (U.S.)
About Pacific hound's tongue
Adelinia grandis, previously known as Cynoglossum grande, is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known as Pacific hound's tongue. It is the only species in the genus Adelinia.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Pacific hound's tongue by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5,327 | March | Feb–Apr |
| Oregon | 705 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Washington | 115 | April | Apr–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (borage family)
Virginia bluebells
Distant Phacelia
Notch-leaf Scorpionweed
Miami Mist
Alkali Heliotrope
Menzies' baby blue eyes
Wild Canterbury Bells
Desert Bluebells
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Pacific hound's tongue?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from February to April.
Where is Pacific hound's tongue most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Oregon, Washington.