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Jones' Columbine (Aquilegia jonesii)Observer
joeysantoreDescription
What an incredible plant
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Olympic Cut-Leaf Synthyris (Veronica dissecta ssp. lanuginosa)Observer
matt_belowDescription
Petunia Peak area
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Douglas' Sedge (Carex douglasii)Observer
mattlavinDescription
Common on sandy soil, Carex douglasii often inhabits road sides and the clay beds of two-track roads in the sagebrush steppe of the Idaho National Laboratory.
Flickr album and species diagnosis at https://www.flickr.com/photos/plant_diversity/sets/72157689709283294/
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Salina Wildrye (Leymus salina)Observer
mattlavinDescription
The Intermountain Flora name for this species Elymus ambiguus var. salmonis, Salmon wildrye. The Flora of North America name is Leymus salina subsp. salmonis. Salmon wildrye is a large bunchgrass with soft-hairy leaves. It is abundant on the gravelly exposed uplands in this area of the Lemhi Range of southeastern Idaho. This southern tip of the Lemhi Range is probably the only place on the lands administered by the Idaho National Laboratory where this grass species grows.
Flickr album for Salmon wildrye and a species (or variety) diagnosis at https://www.flickr.com/photos/plant_diversity/albums/72157719904016512
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Yellow Wildrye (Leymus flavescens)Observer
mattlavinDescription
Elymus flavescens is common along the margins of the Saint Anthony sand dunes.
For additional photos and species diagnosis, see https://www.flickr.com/photos/plant_diversity/sets/72157686419719853/with/5886281275/
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Cathedral Bluff Dwarf Gentian (Gentianella tortuosa)Observer
corinneschroederDescription
ID help welcomed! When looking at other's observations of Gentianella amarella, mine looked out of place. Could be habitat differences though?
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Cathedral Bluff Dwarf Gentian (Gentianella tortuosa)Observer
americansouthwest
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Bridges' Penstemon (Penstemon rostriflorus)Observer
smmckeeDescription
South Fork Taylor Creek, Zion National Park
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Utah Bladderfern (Cystopteris utahensis)Observer
smmckeeDescription
South Fork Taylor Creek, Zion National Park
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Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)Observer
smmckeeDescription
South Fork Taylor Creek, Zion National Park
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Perennial Fringed Gentian (Gentianopsis barbellata)Observer
gpappasPlace
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest & Thunder Basin National Grassland, Encampment, WY, US (Google, OSM)Description
Moist mixed conifer and aspen forest
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Yellow Sand Verbena (Abronia latifolia)Observer
wendy5Description
Abronia latifolia (Yellow Sand-verbena) at Ft. Flagler showed its huge roots.
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Juniper Mistletoe (Phoradendron juniperinum)Observer
tobiashaysDescription
Many of the Juniperus osteosperma trees in this area were parasitized.
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Snowdon Lily (Gagea serotina)Observer
jim7Place
Rocky Mountain, Rocky Mountain National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Larimer County, US-CO, US (Google, OSM)
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Paria River Indian Breadroot (Pediomelum pariense)Observer
asheganDescription
PVC-10.
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Curlyhead Goldenweed (Pyrrocoma crocea)Observer
gpappasDescription
Moist aspen slope
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Desert Yellowhead (Yermo xanthocephalus)Observer
joeysantoreDescription
Incredible plant. It's closest relative (Arnoglossum) growing hundreds of miles away on Midwestern prairies. What an epic plant, known only from two locations in the world.
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beewersPlace
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest & Thunder Basin National Grassland, Wheatland, WY, US (Google, OSM)
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Dwarf Starcup (Gymnosteris parvula)Observer
jdmoreDescription
dwarf starcup, Gymnosteris parvula, California, White Mountains, County Line Hill, Owens Valley watershed, elevation 3214 m (10545 ft).
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California Broomrape (Aphyllon californicum ssp. californicum)Observer
peterzika
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Higgins' Beardtongue (Penstemon leonardii var. higginsii)Observer
smmckeeDescription
Zion National Park
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Alpine Sunflower (Hymenoxys grandiflora)Observer
nardajimenaPlace
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest & Thunder Basin National Grassland, Laramie, WY, US (Google, OSM)
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Hoary Willow (Salix candida)Observer
gpappasPlace
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest & Thunder Basin National Grassland, Laramie, WY, US (Google, OSM)Description
In fen with Salix serissima.
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Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Peritoma serrulata)Observer
ambruscoeDescription
Rare white flower morph growing alongside its normal purple brethren.
