
Bladder campion – Silene latifolia (invasive)
Silene latifolia, or Bladder Campion – a white-flowering herbaceous plant native to Europe and now widespread in North America. More about identifiaction, distribution and habitat, and scientific classification.
Snow Buttercup – Ranunculus nivalis
Ranunculus nivalis, known as the Snow Buttercup, flourishes in cold, alpine regions from Canada to Siberia. Its vibrant yellow petals brighten scree slopes and snowbed edges.
Drummond’s mountain avens – Dryas drummondii
Drummond’s Mountain Avens, or Dryas drummondii, is a small yellow-flowering shrub and herb that grows from a wooden base. It is a pioneer species often found in areas recently exposed from glacial retreat, playing a crucial role in early ecological succession. The plant is primarily distributed throughout northern North America, including Alaska and the Pacific…