A close-up photograph of Packera paupercula, commonly known as balsam groundsel, displaying bright yellow daisy-like flowers with ray florets and disc florets, set against a background of green grass and foliage. This perennial herb is native to North America and commonly found in meadows and open woodlands.
Posted by Lee Petersen | August 10, 2024
Packera paupercula
balsam groundsel

Balsam groundsel (Packera paupercula) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family (sunflowers, tournesols). It is common throughout much of North America, and has yellow disc and ray florets, spoon-shaped...

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The single flowering head of antennaria monocephala, commonly known as \"pygmy pussytoes.\"
Posted by Lee Petersen | May 10, 2024
Antennaria monocephala
pygmy pussytoes

Antennaria monocephala, known as pygmy pussytoes, is a small perennial notable for its solitary, radially symmetric, white flower heads. It thrives in northern North America and eastern Siberia.

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The yellow-flowering heads of rocky mountain goldenrod (Solidago multiradiata)
Posted by Lee Petersen | April 5, 2024
Rocky Mountain goldenrod Solidago multiradiata

Rocky Mountain goldenrod, Solidago multiradiata is a resilient perennial herb that thrives in Alaska and Western North America. Its vivid yellow flowering heads arranged in dome-shaped arrays and versatile uses...

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The nodding yellow flowers of Arnica lessingii, commonly known as nodding arnica or Lessing's arnica.
Posted by Lee Petersen | March 23, 2024
Nodding arnica – Arnica lessingii

Nodding arnica (Arnica lessingii) thrives in Alaska's moist habitats, notable for its yellow, nodding flower heads from June to September. This perennial herb is widespread in Alaska, the Yukon, and...

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The flowers and leaves of Arctic alpine fleabane (Erigeron humilis) in the Alaska Range
Posted by Lee Petersen | March 14, 2024
Arctic alpine fleabane – Erigeron humilis

Arctic alpine fleabane, Erigeron humilis, is a perennial herb with a solitary white to purplish inflorescence atop hairy stems, thriving in Canada, Alaska, and select alpine regions. It favors arctic...

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