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...
Posted by | June 21, 2024
Cypripedium guttatum, commonly known as the spotted lady's slipper, is a perennial herb in the orchid family with a unique, purple-spotted, inflated flower. It is found in northwestern North America,...
Posted by | February 25, 2024
Pale gentian (Gentiana glauca), sometimes known as glaucus gentian, is a small blue flower growing from a short rhizome and erect stem. It typically lives in moist soils and in...
Posted by | February 18, 2024
Yellow marsh saxifrage (Saxifraga hirculus) is a yellow flowering perennial forb/herb that lives in wet soils in arctic-alpine habitats. It's often identified by the numerous orange spots proximally located on...
Posted by | July 18, 2023
Field locoweed (Oxytropis campestris) also frequently known as yellow oxytrope, is a white-to-yellow flowering plant frequently growing in gravelly or rocky terrain like in river bars or roadsides. It is...
Posted by | June 13, 2023
The common alplily, Gagea serotina (formerly Lloydia serotina) and its subspecies, var. serotina is a white-flowering plant with purple veins and grass-like leaves found in alpine and subalpine areas.
Posted by | May 10, 2023
Detailed information about Yellowstone draba (Draba incerta), a tufted perennial herb from North America. Learn about its unique features, historical uses, potential toxicity, and its distribution across various habitats. From...
Posted by | March 16, 2021
The water arum, or wild calla, is semi-aquatic plant typically with a large white bract and large leaves. It is mostly poisonous and can be dangerous to pets when planted...
Posted by | February 11, 2021
The western columbine is a plant with a showy red and yellow flower found in moist soils in the western United States and Canada.
Posted by | October 4, 2020
The woolly geranium (or northern geranium, cranesbill) is a tall purple-flowered perennial native to Alaska, parts of Canada, and Asia. Photos and identification info.
