Pacific Dogwood: B.C.'s Flower

The Pacific Dogwood is British Columbia's floral emblem. It is a native plant that grows wild in coastal areas of southern B.C. all the way to northern California. Its showy flowers also make it a highly prized ornamental but the species is protected by law and it is illegal to pick or remove it. This image was taken at Nairn Falls Provincial Park near Pemberton, B.C.