.. Jalbum 8.6 Cowiche Canyon slides/cowiche_canyon.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 The Cowiche Canyon and Snow Mountain Ranch areas are administered by the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy. The Cowiche Canyon trail follows the creek, with several side trails that go to the uplands area, where you will find an abundance of prime shrub-steppe, lithosol areas and Wildflowers. The Cowiche Canyon and Snow Mountain Ranch areas are administered by the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy. The Cowiche Canyon trail follows the creek, with several side trails that go to the uplands area, where you will find an abundance of prime shrub-steppe, lithosol areas and Wildflowers. slides/cowiche_canyon.jpg slides/alumroot.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Round-leaf Alumroot (Heuchera cylindrica) Also called Lava Alumroot. This plant seeks out rocky areas or cliffs and often grows on the shady side in our hot desert climate. Grows to about 1-1/2' tall. Round-leaf Alumroot (Heuchera cylindrica) Also called Lava Alumroot. This plant seeks out rocky areas or cliffs and often grows on the shady side in our hot desert climate. Grows to about 1-1/2' tall. slides/alumroot.jpg slides/balsamroot_careys.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Carey's Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza careyana) Looks similiar to Arrow-leaf Balsamroot, but has multiple flowers per stem and smooth, shiney leaves. Most of the big Balsamroots in Central Washington are Carey's. Carey's Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza careyana) Looks similiar to Arrow-leaf Balsamroot, but has multiple flowers per stem and smooth, shiney leaves. Most of the big Balsamroots in Central Washington are Carey's. slides/balsamroot_careys.jpg slides/balsamroot_careys_hooker.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Hybred Balsamroot (Carey's / Hooker's Balsamroot) At the border of the Lithosol / Big Sage areas, you will often find Carey's and Hooker's Balsamroots that cross and form a hybred. These have large toothed leaves and long stemmed small flowers. Hybreds are limited to this narrow border. Hybred Balsamroot (Carey's / Hooker's Balsamroot) At the border of the Lithosol / Big Sage areas, you will often find Carey's and Hooker's Balsamroots that cross and form a hybred. These have large toothed leaves and long stemmed small flowers. Hybreds are limited to this narrow border. slides/balsamroot_careys_hooker.jpg slides/balsamroot_hooker.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Hooker's Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza hookeri) Hooker's Balsamroot is a small plant with deeply toothed leaves. It likes lithosol areas with shallow rocky ground. It's flowers look similair to other Balsamroots. Hooker's Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza hookeri) Hooker's Balsamroot is a small plant with deeply toothed leaves. It likes lithosol areas with shallow rocky ground. It's flowers look similair to other Balsamroots. slides/balsamroot_hooker.jpg slides/bitterbrush.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Antelope Bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata) Bitterbrush adds a lot of color to the hills during the first part of May. It looks a lot like Sagebrush and is mistaken for it , except when it blooms. Has dark green leaves. Antelope Bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata) Bitterbrush adds a lot of color to the hills during the first part of May. It looks a lot like Sagebrush and is mistaken for it , except when it blooms. Has dark green leaves. slides/bitterbrush.jpg slides/blazingstar_whitestem.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 White-stem Blazingstar (Mentzelia albicaulis) Also called a Small-flowered Blazingstar. Has deeply toothed leaves that help identify it and small, bright yellow flowers. White-stem Blazingstar (Mentzelia albicaulis) Also called a Small-flowered Blazingstar. Has deeply toothed leaves that help identify it and small, bright yellow flowers. slides/blazingstar_whitestem.jpg slides/bluebells_small.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Small Bluebells (Mertensia longiflora) As the name implies, these are only about 6" tall and like to grow among the Sagebrush in deep soil. The deep sky blue flowers all cluster at the top. Small Bluebells (Mertensia longiflora) As the name implies, these are only about 6" tall and like to grow among the Sagebrush in deep soil. The deep sky blue flowers all cluster at the top. slides/bluebells_small.jpg slides/blueeyed_mary.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Small-flower Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia parviflora) A very small flower that often grows in groups and is only 1" to 2" high. Can you see the two eyes? Look close or you will step on these pretty little flowers. Small-flower Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia parviflora) A very small flower that often grows in groups and is only 1" to 2" high. Can you see the two eyes? Look close or you will step on these pretty little flowers. slides/blueeyed_mary.jpg slides/buckwheat_douglas.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Douglas' Buckwheat (Eriogonum douglasii) These look a lot like Thyme-leaf Buckwheat, but the flowers are larger and the leaves also bigger and almost the color of Sagebrush. It grows in Lithosol areas. Douglas' Buckwheat (Eriogonum douglasii) These look a lot like Thyme-leaf Buckwheat, but the flowers are larger and the leaves also bigger and almost the color of Sagebrush. It grows in Lithosol areas. slides/buckwheat_douglas.jpg slides/buckwheat_northerny.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Northern Buckwheat (Eriogonum compositum) Also called Arrow-leaf Buckwheat. Like Thyme-leaf Buckwheat, this comes in both white and yellow flowers. One of the prettiest buckwheats when in full bloom. Northern Buckwheat (Eriogonum compositum) Also called Arrow-leaf Buckwheat. Like Thyme-leaf Buckwheat, this comes in both white and yellow flowers. One of the prettiest buckwheats when in full bloom. slides/buckwheat_northerny.jpg slides/buckwheat_parsnipflowered.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Parsnip-flowered Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) Also called Wyeth Buckwheat. This very pretty variety likes to grow in the Sagebrush in deeper soil and puts on quite a show when in full bloom. Parsnip-flowered Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) Also called Wyeth Buckwheat. This very pretty variety likes to grow in the Sagebrush in deeper soil and puts on quite a show when in full bloom. slides/buckwheat_parsnipflowered.jpg slides/buckwheat_rock.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Rock Buckwheat (Eriogonum sphaerocephalum) Like the name implies, often grows on rocky hillsides and forms a mound of color. It can be found with either white or yellow flowers. Rock Buckwheat (Eriogonum sphaerocephalum) Like the name implies, often grows on rocky hillsides and forms a mound of color. It can be found with either white or yellow flowers. slides/buckwheat_rock.jpg slides/buckwheat_strict_ans.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Strict Buckwheat (Eriogonum strictum var. anserina) This Buckwheat is very similiar to proliferum and looks just like it, but is yellow. It often grows with proliferum and is almost like a color variation of it. Strict Buckwheat (Eriogonum strictum var. anserina) This Buckwheat is very similiar to proliferum and looks just like it, but is yellow. It often grows with proliferum and is almost like a color variation of it. slides/buckwheat_strict_ans.jpg slides/buckwheat_strict_gla.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Strict Buckwheat (Eriogonum strictum var. glabrum) Possibly the prettiest of the Strict Buckwheats. The olive green leaves and pure white flowers give it the distinct appearance of a patch of snow. Strict Buckwheat (Eriogonum strictum var. glabrum) Possibly the prettiest of the Strict Buckwheats. The olive green leaves and pure white flowers give it the distinct appearance of a patch of snow. slides/buckwheat_strict_gla.jpg slides/buckwheat_strict_pro.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Strict Buckwheat (Eriogonum strictum var. proliferum) Often grows mixed in with the Big Sagebrush, this Buckwheat has grayish fuzzy leaves and long stems. There are three varieties of Strict Buckwheat in this area. This variety often has a tinge of purple in the petals as it matures. Strict Buckwheat (Eriogonum strictum var. proliferum) Often grows mixed in with the Big Sagebrush, this Buckwheat has grayish fuzzy leaves and long stems. There are three varieties of Strict Buckwheat in this area. This variety often has a tinge of purple in the petals as it matures. slides/buckwheat_strict_pro.jpg slides/buckwheat_thymeleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Thyme-leaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum thymoides) The flowers vary from pure white to light yellow and are often splashed with red, especially in the buds. The succulant looking tiny leaves make it easy to identify. Thyme-leaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum thymoides) The flowers vary from pure white to light yellow and are often splashed with red, especially in the buds. The succulant looking tiny leaves make it easy to identify. slides/buckwheat_thymeleaf.jpg slides/buttercup_sagebrush.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Sagebrush Buttercup (Ranunculus glaberrimus) One of the early Spring wildflowers, this can often be found among the Sagebrush and often in large groups. Its deep green succulant leaves make it a very pretty little flower. Sagebrush Buttercup (Ranunculus glaberrimus) One of the early Spring wildflowers, this can often be found among the Sagebrush and often in large groups. Its deep green succulant leaves make it a very pretty little flower. slides/buttercup_sagebrush.jpg slides/camas_death.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Panicled Death Camas (Zigadenus paniculatus) Sometimes called Foothills Death Camas, it is often found in Sagebrush Steppe along hillsides and makes an attractive plant, but as the name implies, is not edible. Panicled Death Camas (Zigadenus paniculatus) Sometimes called Foothills Death Camas, it is often found in Sagebrush Steppe along hillsides and makes an attractive plant, but as the name implies, is not edible. slides/camas_death.jpg slides/chaenactis.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Chaenactis (Chaenactis douglasii) Also called Dusty Maidens. This plant looks a little like Duffuse Knapweed (a very noxious weed) before it blooms, so don't dig it up. It makes pretty flowerheads as we head into June. Chaenactis (Chaenactis douglasii) Also called Dusty Maidens. This plant looks a little like Duffuse Knapweed (a very noxious weed) before it blooms, so don't dig it up. It makes pretty flowerheads as we head into June. slides/chaenactis.jpg slides/collomia_largeflowered.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Large-flowered Collomia (Collomia grandiflora) A beautiful wildflower and in this area one of the only salmon colored flowers. It is much larger then Narrow-leaf Collomia and seems to like rocky areas or dry creek beds. Large-flowered Collomia (Collomia grandiflora) A beautiful wildflower and in this area one of the only salmon colored flowers. It is much larger then Narrow-leaf Collomia and seems to like rocky areas or dry creek beds. slides/collomia_largeflowered.jpg slides/collomia_narrowleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Narrow-leaf Collomia (Collomia linearis) A small wildflower that is normally a pink color. Likes to grow on hillsides with good soil and often mixed with Sagebrush. Narrow-leaf Collomia (Collomia linearis) A small wildflower that is normally a pink color. Likes to grow on hillsides with good soil and often mixed with Sagebrush. slides/collomia_narrowleaf.jpg slides/cryptantha_torreys.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Torry's Cryptantha (Cryptantha torreyana) One of the common Cryptantha's seen in our area. Notice the upright branches and elongated slightly fuzzy flower buds. Has small white flowers in clusters. Torry's Cryptantha (Cryptantha torreyana) One of the common Cryptantha's seen in our area. Notice the upright branches and elongated slightly fuzzy flower buds. Has small white flowers in clusters. slides/cryptantha_torreys.jpg slides/cryptantha_wingnut.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Wingnut Cryptantha (Cryptantha pterocarya) This small wildflower looks similiar to a popcorn flower at first look, but is much taller and has many more flowers per stem. Notice the wing nuts that give it a name. Wingnut Cryptantha (Cryptantha pterocarya) This small wildflower looks similiar to a popcorn flower at first look, but is much taller and has many more flowers per stem. Notice the wing nuts that give it a name. slides/cryptantha_wingnut.jpg slides/currant_golden.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Golden Currant (Ribes aureum) A very pretty shrub or bush that has bright yellow flowers and golden colored berries. Likes damp areas near canyon bottoms. Golden Currant (Ribes aureum) A very pretty shrub or bush that has bright yellow flowers and golden colored berries. Likes damp areas near canyon bottoms. slides/currant_golden.jpg slides/currant_wax.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Wax Currant (Ribes cereum) Sometimes called a Squaw Currant, these small shrubs like dry ground and often grow in Sagebrush areas or on rocky hillsides. They produce a red berry that doesn't last long as the birds love them. Wax Currant (Ribes cereum) Sometimes called a Squaw Currant, these small shrubs like dry ground and often grow in Sagebrush areas or on rocky hillsides. They produce a red berry that doesn't last long as the birds love them. slides/currant_wax.jpg slides/daggerpod.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Dagger-pod (Phoenicaulis cheiranthoides) Also called a Wallflower Phoenicaulis. Dagger-pod makes a small clump of pale green leaves, usually 6" to 12" around with numerous flowerheads. In the same family as the Rockcresses. Dagger-pod (Phoenicaulis cheiranthoides) Also called a Wallflower Phoenicaulis. Dagger-pod makes a small clump of pale green leaves, usually 6" to 12" around with numerous flowerheads. In the same family as the Rockcresses. slides/daggerpod.jpg slides/daisy_cushion.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Cushion Daisy (Erigeron poliospermus var. poliospermus) Also called a Cushion Fleabane. This low growing Daisy comes in Lavendar to white and only gets a few inches high. Cushion Daisy (Erigeron poliospermus var. poliospermus) Also called a Cushion Fleabane. This low growing Daisy comes in Lavendar to white and only gets a few inches high. slides/daisy_cushion.jpg slides/daisy_linearleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Linear-leaf Daisy (Erigeron linearis) Also called a Desert Yellow Daisy or Fleabane, this pretty yellow flower has almost grass like leaves and makes a mound of yellow in the Sagebrush Steppe. Linear-leaf Daisy (Erigeron linearis) Also called a Desert Yellow Daisy or Fleabane, this pretty yellow flower has almost grass like leaves and makes a mound of yellow in the Sagebrush Steppe. slides/daisy_linearleaf.jpg slides/daisy_shaggy.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Shaggy Daisy (Erigeron pumilus ssp. intermedius ) Also called a Shaggy Fleabane. The flowers look a lot like Cushion Daisy's, but much taller and has shaggy, hairy looking leaves, that grow all the way up the stem. Shaggy Daisy (Erigeron pumilus ssp. intermedius ) Also called a Shaggy Fleabane. The flowers look a lot like Cushion Daisy's, but much taller and has shaggy, hairy looking leaves, that grow all the way up the stem. slides/daisy_shaggy.jpg slides/drapa_spring.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Spring Drapa (Draba verna) Often called Whitlow-grass, this covers the ground with tiny white flowers with notched petals. They normally only open up fully in bright Sun and usually grow in bunches. One of the tiniest wildflowers in this area. Spring Drapa (Draba verna) Often called Whitlow-grass, this covers the ground with tiny white flowers with notched petals. They normally only open up fully in bright Sun and usually grow in bunches. One of the tiniest wildflowers in this area. slides/drapa_spring.jpg slides/fiddleneck_bristly.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Tessellate Fiddleneck (Amsinckia tessellata) Also called Bristly Fiddleneck. This variety has an open throat, is covered with long bristly hairs and the Calyx usually has only 3 or 4 uneven sepals to it, instead of five. Tessellate Fiddleneck (Amsinckia tessellata) Also called Bristly Fiddleneck. This variety has an open throat, is covered with long bristly hairs and the Calyx usually has only 3 or 4 uneven sepals to it, instead of five. slides/fiddleneck_bristly.jpg slides/fiddleneck_tarweed.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Tarweed Fiddleneck (Amsinckia lycopsoides) Also called Bugloss Fiddleneck, this tiny yellow flower can be identified by the hair that normally blocks its throat. Tarweed Fiddleneck (Amsinckia lycopsoides) Also called Bugloss Fiddleneck, this tiny yellow flower can be identified by the hair that normally blocks its throat. slides/fiddleneck_tarweed.jpg slides/geranium_sticky.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Sticky Geranium (Geranium viscosissimum) A very pretty wildflower that makes a round bush that has very attractive flowers. Found this one near Cowiche creek. Sticky Geranium (Geranium viscosissimum) A very pretty wildflower that makes a round bush that has very attractive flowers. Found this one near Cowiche creek. slides/geranium_sticky.jpg slides/gold_stars.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Goldstar (Crocidium multicaule) Like a carpet of yellow. This small wildflower only grows 2" to 3" tall, but usually grows in large groups. Also called Spring Gold. Goldstar (Crocidium multicaule) Like a carpet of yellow. This small wildflower only grows 2" to 3" tall, but usually grows in large groups. Also called Spring Gold. slides/gold_stars.jpg slides/goldenweed_narrowleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Narrow-leaf Goldenweed (Stenotus stenophyllus) This pretty little wildflower likes lithosol areas and blooms along with Hooker's Balsamroot to give a display of yellow. Notice the small round leaves that give it a name. Narrow-leaf Goldenweed (Stenotus stenophyllus) This pretty little wildflower likes lithosol areas and blooms along with Hooker's Balsamroot to give a display of yellow. Notice the small round leaves that give it a name. slides/goldenweed_narrowleaf.jpg slides/Grass_Widow.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Grass Widow (Olsynium douglasii var. inflatum) Also called Purple-eyed Grass, these range from deep purple to lavander in color. They like lithosol areas and bloom early in masses, look like Onions or Daffodils before they bloom. Variety inflatum has an enlarged filament tube at the base. Grass Widow (Olsynium douglasii var. inflatum) Also called Purple-eyed Grass, these range from deep purple to lavander in color. They like lithosol areas and bloom early in masses, look like Onions or Daffodils before they bloom. Variety inflatum has an enlarged filament tube at the base. slides/Grass_Widow.jpg slides/Grass_Widow_Wh.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Grass Widow (Olsynium douglasii var. inflatum) Also called Purple-eyed Grass. This is normally found in various shades of purple, but can sometimes be found in pure white like this one. Grass Widow (Olsynium douglasii var. inflatum) Also called Purple-eyed Grass. This is normally found in various shades of purple, but can sometimes be found in pure white like this one. slides/Grass_Widow_Wh.jpg slides/hawksbeard_slender.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Slender Hawksbeard (Crepis atribarba ssp. atribarba) Often found mixed in with the Sagebrush. This Hawksbeard gets about 2' tall and has brilliant yellow flowers. The buds are on long slender stems, with narrow toothed leaves. Slender Hawksbeard (Crepis atribarba ssp. atribarba) Often found mixed in with the Sagebrush. This Hawksbeard gets about 2' tall and has brilliant yellow flowers. The buds are on long slender stems, with narrow toothed leaves. slides/hawksbeard_slender.jpg slides/hawksbeard_western.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Western Hawksbeard (Crepis occidentalis) Western Hawksbeard looks similiar to Low Hawksbeard. The buds look slimmer and do not have the fuzzy-moldy look to them. Instead they look like a two day old beard. The buds often have pearl looking tops viewed from a distance. Western Hawksbeard (Crepis occidentalis) Western Hawksbeard looks similiar to Low Hawksbeard. The buds look slimmer and do not have the fuzzy-moldy look to them. Instead they look like a two day old beard. The buds often have pearl looking tops viewed from a distance. slides/hawksbeard_western.jpg slides/hopsage.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Hopsage (Atriplex spinosa) Hopsage looks similiar to Sagebrush, but up close you will see it has spines and blooms that reminds us of Hops. Hopsage (Atriplex spinosa) Hopsage looks similiar to Sagebrush, but up close you will see it has spines and blooms that reminds us of Hops. slides/hopsage.jpg slides/larkspur_common.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Upland Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum) Also called Nuttall's Larkspur, these deep blue flowers like to grow in rocky ground and often can be seen growing in areas with no soil as in the picture. Upland Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum) Also called Nuttall's Larkspur, these deep blue flowers like to grow in rocky ground and often can be seen growing in areas with no soil as in the picture. slides/larkspur_common.jpg slides/lily_brodiaea_d.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Douglas' Brodiaea Lily (Triteleia grandiflora ssp. grandiflora) This beautiful pale to sky blue lily looks very similiar to the Howell's Brodiaea. It is bluer in color though and the three outside petals are longer and pointed. The three inside petals are shorter, rounded and often ruffled. Douglas' Brodiaea Lily (Triteleia grandiflora ssp. grandiflora) This beautiful pale to sky blue lily looks very similiar to the Howell's Brodiaea. It is bluer in color though and the three outside petals are longer and pointed. The three inside petals are shorter, rounded and often ruffled. slides/lily_brodiaea_d.jpg slides/lily_brodieah.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Howell's Brodiaea Lily (Triteleia grandiflora var. howellii) This beautiful pale blue or white lily grows flowers on a long stem and is quite impressive blown in the wind. It is often called a Bi-colored Cluster Lily. Howell's Brodiaea Lily (Triteleia grandiflora var. howellii) This beautiful pale blue or white lily grows flowers on a long stem and is quite impressive blown in the wind. It is often called a Bi-colored Cluster Lily. slides/lily_brodieah.jpg slides/littlebells.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Littlebells (Polemonium micranthum) Very small and hard to catch the flower heads open. This is related to the Jacobs Ladder that we see in the mountains and likes to hide inconspicuously among the Sagebrush. Littlebells (Polemonium micranthum) Very small and hard to catch the flower heads open. This is related to the Jacobs Ladder that we see in the mountains and likes to hide inconspicuously among the Sagebrush. slides/littlebells.jpg slides/lupine_bingen.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Bingen Lupine (Lupinus bingenensis var. subsaccatus) Notice the lack of a spur and long upper Calyx. It is usually deeper blue in color then similiar looking Spurred Lupine. Related to Sulphur Lupine. Bingen Lupine (Lupinus bingenensis var. subsaccatus) Notice the lack of a spur and long upper Calyx. It is usually deeper blue in color then similiar looking Spurred Lupine. Related to Sulphur Lupine. slides/lupine_bingen.jpg slides/lupine_silky.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Silky Lupine (Lupinus sericeus) A very large Lupine that gets 2' to 3' tall. It blooms late in June and has a large leaf structure coming from the stems. It prefers bottom land instead of Sagebrush Steppe. Silky Lupine (Lupinus sericeus) A very large Lupine that gets 2' to 3' tall. It blooms late in June and has a large leaf structure coming from the stems. It prefers bottom land instead of Sagebrush Steppe. slides/lupine_silky.jpg slides/microseris.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Wavyleaf Microseris (Nothocalais troximoides) The Dandelion of the Sagebrush country. It is also called False Agoseris. These can be easily spotted by looking at there wavy long leaves, even when they are not in bloom. Wavyleaf Microseris (Nothocalais troximoides) The Dandelion of the Sagebrush country. It is also called False Agoseris. These can be easily spotted by looking at there wavy long leaves, even when they are not in bloom. slides/microseris.jpg slides/milkvetch_medic.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Medic Milkvetch (Astragalus spierocarpus) This milkvetch is larger then the Woolly-pod and the flowers heads are much taller, although similiar in shape. It is also called Curve or Spiral-pod. The seedpods form into a coil. Medic Milkvetch (Astragalus spierocarpus) This milkvetch is larger then the Woolly-pod and the flowers heads are much taller, although similiar in shape. It is also called Curve or Spiral-pod. The seedpods form into a coil. slides/milkvetch_medic.jpg slides/milkvetch_woollypod.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Woolly-pod Milkvetch (Astragalus purshii) This flower comes in many shades of lavender and the woolly seed-pods give it a name. It grows low to the ground and is quite fuzzy. Woolly-pod Milkvetch (Astragalus purshii) This flower comes in many shades of lavender and the woolly seed-pods give it a name. It grows low to the ground and is quite fuzzy. slides/milkvetch_woollypod.jpg slides/milkvetch_yakima.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Yakima Milkvetch (Astragalus reventformis) A different looking milkvetch with the flowers coming on long stems and standing upright. Makes grape like seedpods. Yakima Milkvetch (Astragalus reventformis) A different looking milkvetch with the flowers coming on long stems and standing upright. Makes grape like seedpods. slides/milkvetch_yakima.jpg slides/onion_rock.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Rock Onion (Allium macrum) The little Rock Onion makes a small ball of white flowers that grow about 6" tall and likes lithosol areas. They often cover an area with many early blooming plants. Rock Onion (Allium macrum) The little Rock Onion makes a small ball of white flowers that grow about 6" tall and likes lithosol areas. They often cover an area with many early blooming plants. slides/onion_rock.jpg slides/onion_scilla.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Scilla-like Onion (Allium scilloides) Also called a Fragile Onion. The Scilla-like Onion blooms about the same time as Rock Onions and often in the same area's as they also like to grow in lithosol areas. Scilla-like Onion (Allium scilloides) Also called a Fragile Onion. The Scilla-like Onion blooms about the same time as Rock Onions and often in the same area's as they also like to grow in lithosol areas. slides/onion_scilla.jpg slides/onion_tapertip.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Taper-tip Onion (Allium acuminatum) Also called a Hooker's Onion. The Taper-tip Onion blooms later then the other two varieties and often in different areas, but it also likes lithosol areas, along with sagebrush areas. Taper-tip Onion (Allium acuminatum) Also called a Hooker's Onion. The Taper-tip Onion blooms later then the other two varieties and often in different areas, but it also likes lithosol areas, along with sagebrush areas. slides/onion_tapertip.jpg slides/oregon_sunshine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Oregon Sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum var. integrifolium) Also called a Woolly Sunflower. This flower has small leaves at the base that go part way up the stem. Oregon Sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum var. integrifolium) Also called a Woolly Sunflower. This flower has small leaves at the base that go part way up the stem. slides/oregon_sunshine.jpg slides/paintbrush_thompson.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Thompson Paintbrush (Castilleja thompsonii) This paintbrush is quite common and is quite attractive among the Sagebrush. It likes to grow in or under them. Thompson Paintbrush (Castilleja thompsonii) This paintbrush is quite common and is quite attractive among the Sagebrush. It likes to grow in or under them. slides/paintbrush_thompson.jpg slides/parsley_canbys.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Canby's Desert Parsley (Lomatium canbyi) Also called Canby's Biscuitroot or Lomatium. The earliest of the Desert Parsleys, the fern like leaves and white flowers with purple anthers make this one easy to identify. They grow low to the ground. The flower umbrels form a rounded head, often with a bright purple stem. Canby's Desert Parsley (Lomatium canbyi) Also called Canby's Biscuitroot or Lomatium. The earliest of the Desert Parsleys, the fern like leaves and white flowers with purple anthers make this one easy to identify. They grow low to the ground. The flower umbrels form a rounded head, often with a bright purple stem. slides/parsley_canbys.jpg slides/parsley_geyers.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Geyer's Desert Parsley (Lomatium geyeri) Also called Geyer's Biscuitroot or Lomatium. One of the common Desert Parsley's in this area. Normally it is about 6" to 12", has long flat linear leaves and likes to grow among the Sagebrush, often hiding in it. Not found in lithosol areas. Geyer's Desert Parsley (Lomatium geyeri) Also called Geyer's Biscuitroot or Lomatium. One of the common Desert Parsley's in this area. Normally it is about 6" to 12", has long flat linear leaves and likes to grow among the Sagebrush, often hiding in it. Not found in lithosol areas. slides/parsley_geyers.jpg slides/parsley_pipers.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Piper's Desert Parsley (Lomatium piperi) Also called Indian Biscuitroot. It's similiar to Gorman's Desert Parsley and the two are often called Salt and Pepper Parsley. It does likes wet lithosol areas, blooms in March and is very small, only a couple inches tall. The umbrels spread apart forming pretty snow white clusters of 1/4" to 3/8" balls. Piper's Desert Parsley (Lomatium piperi) Also called Indian Biscuitroot. It's similiar to Gorman's Desert Parsley and the two are often called Salt and Pepper Parsley. It does likes wet lithosol areas, blooms in March and is very small, only a couple inches tall. The umbrels spread apart forming pretty snow white clusters of 1/4" to 3/8" balls. slides/parsley_pipers.jpg slides/penstemon_gairdners.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Gairdner's Penstemon (Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri) This variety is found in shallow rocky ground, often times lithosol areas. Notice how the leaves go all the way up the plant stem. The plant is semi-mat forming. Gairdner's Penstemon (Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri) This variety is found in shallow rocky ground, often times lithosol areas. Notice how the leaves go all the way up the plant stem. The plant is semi-mat forming. slides/penstemon_gairdners.jpg slides/penstemon_showy.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Showy Penstemon (Penstemon specious) Also called Royal Penstemon. The Showy Penstemon is one of the larger native Penstemons and is aptly named. It is usually over 2' tall and covered with large flowers. Showy Penstemon (Penstemon specious) Also called Royal Penstemon. The Showy Penstemon is one of the larger native Penstemons and is aptly named. It is usually over 2' tall and covered with large flowers. slides/penstemon_showy.jpg slides/penstemon_sulphur.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Sulphur Penstemon (Penstemon attenuatus) Sky blue is the normal color of this beautiful wildflower, but it also comes in bluish purple or white. It can cover the Sagebrush hillside with a blanket of blue color. (see Cowiche Property) Sulphur Penstemon (Penstemon attenuatus) Sky blue is the normal color of this beautiful wildflower, but it also comes in bluish purple or white. It can cover the Sagebrush hillside with a blanket of blue color. (see Cowiche Property) slides/penstemon_sulphur.jpg slides/phacelia_silverleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Silver-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia hastata) Also called White-leaf Phacelia, the silver green leaves give it a name and are very pretty early in the Spring. Silver-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia hastata) Also called White-leaf Phacelia, the silver green leaves give it a name and are very pretty early in the Spring. slides/phacelia_silverleaf.jpg slides/phacelia_threadleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Narrow-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia linearis) A much more attractive flower then the Silver-leaf Phacelia. Has small narrow leaves, but stunning flowers. Narrow-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia linearis) A much more attractive flower then the Silver-leaf Phacelia. Has small narrow leaves, but stunning flowers. slides/phacelia_threadleaf.jpg slides/phlox_hoods.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Hood's Phlox (Phlox hoodii) This is a low, mat forming plant that becomes a solid mass of blooms early in the Spring. Can be confused with Long-leaf Phlox, which is not mat forming. Leaves are prickly, stiff. Also called Cushion Phlox Hood's Phlox (Phlox hoodii) This is a low, mat forming plant that becomes a solid mass of blooms early in the Spring. Can be confused with Long-leaf Phlox, which is not mat forming. Leaves are prickly, stiff. Also called Cushion Phlox slides/phlox_hoods.jpg slides/phlox_longleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Long-leaf Phlox (Phlox longifolia) This often grows within the Sagebrush, climbing them like Ivy. It looks like the Sagebrush is blooming. Notice the rounded petals, which are not heart shaped. Long-leaf Phlox (Phlox longifolia) This often grows within the Sagebrush, climbing them like Ivy. It looks like the Sagebrush is blooming. Notice the rounded petals, which are not heart shaped. slides/phlox_longleaf.jpg slides/phlox_showy.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Showy Phlox (Phlox speciosa) Showy Phlox has petals that are heart shaped, although it grows and looks like Long-leaf Phlox. It tends to make large mounds or climbs up Sagebrush like Ivy. Showy Phlox (Phlox speciosa) Showy Phlox has petals that are heart shaped, although it grows and looks like Long-leaf Phlox. It tends to make large mounds or climbs up Sagebrush like Ivy. slides/phlox_showy.jpg slides/phlox_slender.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Slender Phlox (Microsteris gracilis var. humilior) Also called Midget Phlox or Pink Microsteris, this is a very small flower only 1" to 2" tall with tiny flowers that you will miss unless you are looking for them. Slender Phlox (Microsteris gracilis var. humilior) Also called Midget Phlox or Pink Microsteris, this is a very small flower only 1" to 2" tall with tiny flowers that you will miss unless you are looking for them. slides/phlox_slender.jpg slides/plectritis.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 White Plectritus (Plectritus macrocera) This small plant can blanket the Sagebrush Hills with its white flower heads with black spots. White Plectritus (Plectritus macrocera) This small plant can blanket the Sagebrush Hills with its white flower heads with black spots. slides/plectritis.jpg slides/poison_ivy.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Poison Ivy (Rhus radicans) Look good at this and hopefully you will not get tangled up with it. I can tell you from personal experience, it will be the worst month you spend in your life. I'm starting to itch just thinking about it. Look for this near the creek mixed in with the tall undergrowth. Poison Ivy (Rhus radicans) Look good at this and hopefully you will not get tangled up with it. I can tell you from personal experience, it will be the worst month you spend in your life. I'm starting to itch just thinking about it. Look for this near the creek mixed in with the tall undergrowth. slides/poison_ivy.jpg slides/prairiestar_bulbous.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Bulbous Prairie Star (Lithophragma glabrum) Also called a Bulbous Woodland-star, notice each petal is divided into 5 uneven segments and the flower has red bulblets where it attaches to the stem. The calyx is red, fuzzy and cup shaped normally with tattered petals. Bulbous Prairie Star (Lithophragma glabrum) Also called a Bulbous Woodland-star, notice each petal is divided into 5 uneven segments and the flower has red bulblets where it attaches to the stem. The calyx is red, fuzzy and cup shaped normally with tattered petals. slides/prairiestar_bulbous.jpg slides/prairiestar_flower.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Small-flowered Prairie Star (Lithophragma parviflora) The name is mis-leading on this beautiful flower. It is often 12" tall and has multiple flowers per stem. It only has three sgments to each petal. Everyone has their favorite wildflower, this is mine. Small-flowered Prairie Star (Lithophragma parviflora) The name is mis-leading on this beautiful flower. It is often 12" tall and has multiple flowers per stem. It only has three sgments to each petal. Everyone has their favorite wildflower, this is mine. slides/prairiestar_flower.jpg slides/pussytoes_low.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Low Pussytoes (Antennaria dimorpha) A small mat forming plant that covers the Sagebrush areas in early Spring. It tends to make mats 6" to 12" in diameter and is only about an inch tall. Low Pussytoes (Antennaria dimorpha) A small mat forming plant that covers the Sagebrush areas in early Spring. It tends to make mats 6" to 12" in diameter and is only about an inch tall. slides/pussytoes_low.jpg slides/pussytoes_umber.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Umber Pussytoes (Antennaria umbrinella) Also called Brown Pussytoes, a mat forming plant, with brown bracts that hold the flower. It sends up flower stocks with about 4 to 8 flowers on each one. The whitish - green leaves are covered with fine white hair. Umber Pussytoes (Antennaria umbrinella) Also called Brown Pussytoes, a mat forming plant, with brown bracts that hold the flower. It sends up flower stocks with about 4 to 8 flowers on each one. The whitish - green leaves are covered with fine white hair. slides/pussytoes_umber.jpg slides/rockcress_silver.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Silver Rockcress (Arabis puberula) Also called Blue Mountain or Hoary Rockcress. This Rockcress has darker narrow leaves, that are often shallow toothed near the base and the flowers point outward. Notice the kink in the upper leaves and the fuzz on the flower stems. The seed pods hang down. Silver Rockcress (Arabis puberula) Also called Blue Mountain or Hoary Rockcress. This Rockcress has darker narrow leaves, that are often shallow toothed near the base and the flowers point outward. Notice the kink in the upper leaves and the fuzz on the flower stems. The seed pods hang down. slides/rockcress_silver.jpg slides/rockcress_sicklepod.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Sicklepod Rockcress (Arabis sparsiflora var. atrorubens ) This plant has deep purple flowers that hang outward as they continue up the stem when the plant matures. The leaves are medium green and tend to be wider then Cusicks or Hoary Rockcress. Sicklepod Rockcress (Arabis sparsiflora var. atrorubens ) This plant has deep purple flowers that hang outward as they continue up the stem when the plant matures. The leaves are medium green and tend to be wider then Cusicks or Hoary Rockcress. slides/rockcress_sicklepod.jpg slides/sage_purple.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Purple Sage (Salvia dorrii) A member of the mint family, it has different shaped leaves then normal Sagebrush. It starts blooming about the time Bitterbrush is done blooming. Purple Sage (Salvia dorrii) A member of the mint family, it has different shaped leaves then normal Sagebrush. It starts blooming about the time Bitterbrush is done blooming. slides/sage_purple.jpg slides/saxifrage_grassland.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Grassland Saxifrage (Saxifraga integrifolia) Sometimes called Whole-leaf Saxifrage. This variety is the only one I have found in Sagebrush country and likes dry creek beds or damp grassy areas near them. Grassland Saxifrage (Saxifraga integrifolia) Sometimes called Whole-leaf Saxifrage. This variety is the only one I have found in Sagebrush country and likes dry creek beds or damp grassy areas near them. slides/saxifrage_grassland.jpg slides/scalepod.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Scalepod (Idahoa scapigera) Also called Flatpod. This is a pretty little flower and about the size of Spring Drapa. You commonly see the seed head, which when mature look like a stem with a single round grayish seed, like a miniature drum standing on edge. Scalepod (Idahoa scapigera) Also called Flatpod. This is a pretty little flower and about the size of Spring Drapa. You commonly see the seed head, which when mature look like a stem with a single round grayish seed, like a miniature drum standing on edge. slides/scalepod.jpg slides/scalepod1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Scalepod (Idahoa scapigera) Also called Flatpod. The seed head look like a stem with a single round grayish seed, like a miniature drum standing on edge. Kind of pretty looking. Scalepod (Idahoa scapigera) Also called Flatpod. The seed head look like a stem with a single round grayish seed, like a miniature drum standing on edge. Kind of pretty looking. slides/scalepod1.jpg slides/serviceberry.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Western Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) Makes a large shrub like a Lilac. It has pretty, pure white flowers in the Spring and little berries that look like very small apples. A welcome place to find shade in the hot Sun of the Sagebrush Steppe. Can be confused with Syringa, which has only four petals and blooms later. Western Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) Makes a large shrub like a Lilac. It has pretty, pure white flowers in the Spring and little berries that look like very small apples. A welcome place to find shade in the hot Sun of the Sagebrush Steppe. Can be confused with Syringa, which has only four petals and blooms later. slides/serviceberry.jpg slides/solomans_seal_star.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Star Soloman's Seal (Maianthemum stellatum) Very pretty little flower with leaves looking similiar to the False Soloman's Seal which has different flowers. Look for these near the creek. Star Soloman's Seal (Maianthemum stellatum) Very pretty little flower with leaves looking similiar to the False Soloman's Seal which has different flowers. Look for these near the creek. slides/solomans_seal_star.jpg slides/sunflower_cusicks.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Cusick's Sunflower (Helianthus cusickii) Looks a little like Balsamroot and has dark green pointed leaves. Notice the yellow Spider I missed when I took the picture. This flower is definately bug free. Cusick's Sunflower (Helianthus cusickii) Looks a little like Balsamroot and has dark green pointed leaves. Notice the yellow Spider I missed when I took the picture. This flower is definately bug free. slides/sunflower_cusicks.jpg slides/townsendia_showy.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Showy Townsendia (Townsendia florifera) This pretty little flower looks a lot like a Cushion Daisies, but the petals are shaped a little differently. Normally in this area, they are white in color. Showy Townsendia (Townsendia florifera) This pretty little flower looks a lot like a Cushion Daisies, but the petals are shaped a little differently. Normally in this area, they are white in color. slides/townsendia_showy.jpg slides/vetch_american.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 American Vetch (Vicia americana) A common native Vetch that you see in our area. They like to climb and attach their little ropes to something to keep themselves anchored. American Vetch (Vicia americana) A common native Vetch that you see in our area. They like to climb and attach their little ropes to something to keep themselves anchored. slides/vetch_american.jpg slides/violet_sagebrush.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Sagebrush Violet (Viola trinervata) Commonly comes in two shades of violet, but is highly variable as to the tone of the color and can even be seen in white. One of the early bloomers and likes lithosol areas. Sagebrush Violet (Viola trinervata) Commonly comes in two shades of violet, but is highly variable as to the tone of the color and can even be seen in white. One of the early bloomers and likes lithosol areas. slides/violet_sagebrush.jpg slides/waterleaf_ballhead.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Ballhead Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum capitatum var. capitatum) Also called Woolly Britches, these are often found in draws among the bushes. The flowerhead kind of looks like a Silver-leaf Phacelia, only lavender. Ballhead Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum capitatum var. capitatum) Also called Woolly Britches, these are often found in draws among the bushes. The flowerhead kind of looks like a Silver-leaf Phacelia, only lavender. slides/waterleaf_ballhead.jpg slides/yellow_bell.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0800 Yellow Bell (Fritillaria pudica) The Yellow Bell comes out early with the Grass Widows and Buttercups. It grows in deeper soil and also can be found in lithosol areas. An easily recognizable flower because of its shape. Yellow Bell (Fritillaria pudica) The Yellow Bell comes out early with the Grass Widows and Buttercups. It grows in deeper soil and also can be found in lithosol areas. An easily recognizable flower because of its shape. slides/yellow_bell.jpg