Arnica angustifolia 
Narrow-leaved arnica
Posted by Lee Petersen | July 17, 2026
Arnica angustifolia
Narrow-leaved arnica

Narrowleaf arnica (Arnica angustifolia) is a low, yellow-flowered perennial of Arctic tundra, rocky slopes, cliffs, and seashores across the circumpolar north, from Alaska and Greenland to Fennoscandia and Central Asia....

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Potentilla arenosa 
bluff cinquefoil
Posted by Lee Petersen | March 11, 2025
Potentilla arenosa
bluff cinquefoil

Potentilla arenosa (bluff cinquefoil) is a small perennial herb with yellow, five-petaled flowers and deeply toothed leaves. It thrives in Arctic and alpine habitats, often on sandy or gravelly soils....

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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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Photo of Nuphar polysepala, commonly known as Rocky Mountain pond-lily or Western yellow pond-lily. The image shows two yellow flowers emerging from the water, held by long stalks above large, green, heart-shaped leaves that float on the water\'s surface. The flowers are partially open, revealing the bright yellow petals. The surrounding water is dark, with patches of mud and other vegetation.
Posted by Lee Petersen | July 4, 2024
Nuphar polysepala
Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Nuphar polysepala, known as Rocky Mountain pond-lily or Western yellow pond-lily, is an aquatic perennial herb distinguished by its large yellow flowers and broad, floating leaves. This species has a...

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Elaeagnus commutata Silverberry
Posted by Lee Petersen | July 2, 2024
Elaeagnus commutata
silverberry

Elaeagnus commutata, commonly known as silverberry or wolf-willow, is a fast-growing deciduous shrub with clusters of yellow trumpet-like flowers. It thrives in dry or sandy soil and is valued for...

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Anemone multifida cutleaf anemone
Posted by Lee Petersen | June 13, 2024
Anemone multifida
cutleaf anemone

Cutleaf anemone (Anemone multifida) is a small flowering plant, variable in color (with yellow, white, or purple sepals), that frequently grows in open land like grasslands, tundra meadows, or subalpine...

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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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Side view of Bupleurum americanum, commonly known as American thorow wax with numerous umbelleles of small yellow flowers and grasslike leaves
Posted by Lee Petersen | March 31, 2024
American thorow wax Bupleurum americanum

Bupleurum americanum, commonly known as American thorow wax is a plant numerous umbelleles of small yellow flowers and grasslike leaves, frequently living in mountainous environments.

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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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Dwarf alpine hawksbeard – Crepis nana
Posted by Lee Petersen | March 9, 2024
Dwarf alpine hawksbeard – Crepis nana

Crepis nana, the dwarf alpine hawksbeard, is a perennial herb found in Western North America, including Alaska, Northern Canada, Siberia, and parts of China. This small, low-growing plant blooms bright...

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