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Las Vegas Bearpoppy (Arctomecon californica)Observer
kirstkanDescription
Plants of vulture ridge population (west side of Grand Canyon) are taller and have substantially larger leaves, flowers, and buds.
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Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla)Observer
slowplantsDescription
The tree on the right is a young A. heterophylla, the tree on the left is a young A. columnaris.
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Black Spleenwort (Asplenium adiantum-nigrum)Observer
smmckeeDescription
Mineral Gulch, 4 mi east of Zion National Park
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Claytonia Sect. Limnia (Section Limnia)Observer
smmckeeDescription
Zion National Park
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Madrean Springbeauty (Claytonia rosea)Observer
smmckeeDescription
Separation Canyon, Zion National Park
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Spinystar (Escobaria vivipara)Observer
smmckeeDescription
near Crater Hill, Zion National Park
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Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius)Observer
shanebustapbjDescription
This observation collected under a BC Parks permit to visit Woodley Range Ecological Reserve. Note that this Ecological Reserve is closed to the public: research is conducted via permit.
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Bridges' Penstemon (Penstemon rostriflorus)Observer
connectacopiaDescription
This one was a YELLOW variant
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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)Observer
shishir_31415Description
Caught an unknown rodent
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Southwestern False Cloak Fern (Argyrochosma limitanea)Observer
smmckeeDescription
Canyonlands National Park
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European Mantis (Mantis religiosa)Observer
smmckeeDescription
Wildcat Canyon Trail, Zion National Park
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Black Spleenwort (Asplenium adiantum-nigrum)Observer
smmckeeDescription
Mystery Canyon, Zion National Park
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Black Spleenwort (Asplenium adiantum-nigrum)Observer
smmckeeDescription
Hop Valley Trail, Zion National Park
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Bear’s Ears Beardtongue (Penstemon lentus var. albiflorus)Observer
philipbellman
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Lanceleaf Springbeauty (Claytonia lanceolata)Observer
smmckeeDescription
Pole Canyon, Zion National Park
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Virgin Blazingstar (Mentzelia integra)Observer
zachcouryDescription
Fav plant of the year??
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Charleston Violet (Viola charlestonensis)Observer
walterfertigDescription
RIm of Carmel limestone in Dakota Hills region of Zion NP
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Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)Observer
aaron_echolsDescription
Single plant on side of west rim trail.
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Rattail Sixweeks Grass (Festuca myuros)Observer
mattlavinDescription
The first glume is very short (about 2 mm long) in this species. Also the inflorescence is secund, as in all Vulpia (and fescuegrass) species. This annual grass is common along rock ledges in the Angels Landing area and elsewhere in Zion National Park.
Photo documentation and species diagnosis at https://www.flickr.com/photos/plant_diversity/sets/72157661177191668/
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Sixweeks Grass (Festuca octoflora)Observer
mattlavinDescription
An occasional annual fescue grass inhabiting the ledges of rocky slopes and cliffs in the Zion area.
Photo documentation and species diagnosis at https://www.flickr.com/photos/plant_diversity/sets/72157687456589124/
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Higgins' Beardtongue (Penstemon leonardii var. higginsii)Observer
smmckeeDescription
Zion National Park
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Arizona Willow (Salix arizonica)Observer
walterfertigDescription
Cedar Breaks NM. Red stems give this willow the superficial appearance of a manzanita.
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Cedar Breaks Wild Buckwheat (Eriogonum panguicense var. alpestre)Observer
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Paria River Indian Breadroot (Pediomelum pariense)Observer
asheganDescription
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