Antelope Bitterbrush – Purshia tridentata
Antelope bitterbrush or Purshia tridentata is a very important food source for Deer, Elk and of course Antelope during the
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Bitterroot Lewisia rediviva
Bitterroot or Lewisia rediviva is another important food source for the original hunter-gatherer inhabitants of the intermountain US region. It
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Alberta Beardtongue – Penstemon albertinus
Alberta Beardtongue – Penstemon albertinus is another common wildland flower you will find in the Pacific Northwest. This one was
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Indigo Bush, Psorothamnus schottii
Indigo Bush, Psorothamnus schottii is a member of the pea family. They are well adapted to very dry climates like this one
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Western Groundsel – Senecio spp.
Western Groundsel — Senecio spp. < that’s what we say when we don’t know the exact species. I think it
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Lava Aster – Aster scopulorum
This is Lava Aster – Aster scopulorum. Asters are very common and belong to the Sunflower (Compositae) family. It is
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California poppy – Eschscholzia californica
The California Poppy Eschscholzia californica is found across the western United States. Often blooming in mass flowering events drawing huge
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White Mariposa Lily -Calochortus eurycarpus
White Mariposa Lily (Calochortus eurycarpus) is often found in masses, standing proud among the grasses and herbs of mountain meadows,
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Scarlet Gilia – Ipomopsis aggregata
Ipomopsis aggregata or Scarlet Gilia was first collected not far from where this picture was taken. It was found on
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