Blue Penstomen (2006-06-02) Blue Penstomen along the Yellow Pine Trail.
Penstomen Field (2006-06-02) A field of Penstomen.
Pussytoes (2006-06-02) Pussytoes (Antennaria spp.) along the Yellow Pine Trail.
Pussytoes (2006-06-02) Pussytoes (Antennaria spp.) along the Yellow Pine Trail.
Scarlet Gilia (2006-06-02) Scarlet Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata spp aggregata) along the Yellow Pine Trail in the Uintas.
Blue Penstomen (2006-06-02) Blue Penstomens along the Yellow Pine Trail.
Larkspur (2006-06-02) Larkspur (Delphinium spp.) is a common native plant found throughout the Mountain West.
Yellow Flowers (2006-06-02) My guess is that this is a Senecio.
Plumed Seeds (2006-06-02) Plumed seeds of wildflower along the Yellow Pine Trail.
Arnica (2006-06-02) I believe this to be an Arnica.
Heartleaf Arnica (2006-06-02) My guess is that this is a Heartleaf Arnica.
Heartleaf Arnica (2006-06-02) My guess is that this is a Heartleaf Arnica. It was growing new Yellow Pine Creek in the Uintas.
Bundle of Yellow Flowers (2006-06-02)
Wildflowers (2006-06-02) Wildflowers in the Provo River Campground in the Uinta Mountains. They are probably Senecio.
Green False Hellebore (2006-06-02) You will find bundles of Green False Hellebore near mountain streams.
Wildflowers (2006-06-02) Wildflowers near Beaver Creek.
Cinquefoil (2006-06-02) Tiny flower near Beaver Creek.
Thimbleberry (2006-06-14) Thimbleberries (Rubus parviflorus) tend to grow in patches near streams. A member of the Rosaceae, the Thimbleberry is a close kin to the Raspberry.
Sticky Geranium (2006-06-14) I believe this to be a Sticky Geranium (Geranium viscosissimum). The flower enjoys the moderate sun and is often found growing besides trails and roads. It would be great in a Native Flower Garden.
TBD - Flower (2006-06-14) This tiny flower provided a challenge that I failed. The stem is about as thick as a blade of grass. It is lined with delightful wheel shaped flowers. Unfortunately, my shot does not have all of the flowers in focus.
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When visiting the Mountain West, one should take the time to view the beautiful wildflowers lining trails and mountainsides. This gallery includes images of Wildflowers.
Although I am not a professional botanist, I will try include family and genus with the pictures. When I feel daring, I will include the species. Feel free to correct my mistakes. See Flowers by Family for my best guesses at classifying the plants.