



Adelinia grandis
Pacific hound's tongue is a unique plant with beautiful, fuzzy leaves. It grows in coastal areas and can attract butterflies and bees, making it a special part of nature's garden.
Habitat: Coastal areas
The Pacific hound's tongue has broad, fuzzy green leaves that resemble a dog's tongue. Its delicate blue-purple flowers, sometimes white, grow in loose clusters atop tall stems, standing out against the forest floor.




Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
3
Its large, soft leaves actually feel like a puppy's ear! Wow!
Little blue flowers open up like tiny umbrellas after winter rains! Wow!
Some small creatures use its big leaves as a cozy hiding spot! Wow!
The plant's scientific name Adelinia honors a famous botanist! Wow!
Pacific hound's tongue produces barbed seeds that stick to animals, spreading its offspring far and wide.
Pacific hound's tongue can thrive in low-light conditions, allowing it to grow in dense forest understories.
Bombus vosnesenskii
Collects nectar and pollen.

Odocoileus hemionus
Disperses seeds stuck to fur.

Quercus agrifolia
Provides shade for understory growth.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants unless you know they are safe.
The easiest way to identify Pacific hound's tongue is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
30-90 cm
30-60 cm
0.5-1.5 cm
Late winter to early summer
No
Moderate
Perennial
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May 3, 2026
El Sereno Open SpacePhoto attribution
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