Plants
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Arrowleaf Balsamroot: Bringing Sunshine down to the Valleys
I met Arrowleaf Balsamroot in the spring of 2014 for the first time. Having an affinity for sunflowers, I knew…
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Harebell: The Unique Purple Bell Plant on the Alpine Slope
Ever go hiking in the Rocky Mountains and see a beautiful purple bell-shaped flower? These subtle and unique purple bell…
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Quaking Aspen: Following the Growth of Catkins
Almost a decade ago, I saw a grove of Aspen Trees for the first time, and I remember it vividly…
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Dandelion: Critical Insect Habitat and Edible for Humans
Most people in North America and Europe have seen a Dandelion. You might recognize them by their distinctive yellow flower…
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Big Mountain Sagebrush: Creates its own Habitat
Ubiquitous in the Rocky Mountain West, Big Mountain Sagebrush, Artemisia tridentata, covers vast swaths of the landscape. It thrives on…
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Woods’ Rose: How to Spot it in the Spring
I have looked at Woods’ Rose, Rosa woodsii, for quite some time now and it has become a familiar friend….
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