.. Jalbum 8.6 slides/meeks_table1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Meeks Table Natural Area - A unique secluded mesa that sets at 4500' in the William O Douglas Wilderness area. It has never been logged or grazed and few animals wander its flat top. It's a 68 acre mesa of fertile soil and rock. Let's take a walk back in time and see a virgin forest meadow as it has always been. This image is looking West, with 7072' Nelson Butte behind Meeks Table. Meeks Table Natural Area - A unique secluded mesa that sets at 4500' in the William O Douglas Wilderness area. It has never been logged or grazed and few animals wander its flat top. It's a 68 acre mesa of fertile soil and rock. Let's take a walk back in time and see a virgin forest meadow as it has always been. This image is looking West, with 7072' Nelson Butte behind Meeks Table. slides/meeks_table1.jpg slides/agoseris_annual.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Annual Agoseris (Agoseris heterophylla var. heterophylla) Very small pretty little flower. Usually only about 4" tall with small flowerheads. The smallest of the yellow flowers on Meeks. Look for these as you enter the meadow on the West end. Annual Agoseris (Agoseris heterophylla var. heterophylla) Very small pretty little flower. Usually only about 4" tall with small flowerheads. The smallest of the yellow flowers on Meeks. Look for these as you enter the meadow on the West end. slides/agoseris_annual.jpg slides/alumroot.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Roundleaf Alumroot (Heuchera cylindrica var. cylindrica) This plant seeks out rocky areas and even cliffs. Grows to about 1-1/2' tall. This variety has fuzzy stems. These can be seen after you cross the Talus slide on the way up. Roundleaf Alumroot (Heuchera cylindrica var. cylindrica) This plant seeks out rocky areas and even cliffs. Grows to about 1-1/2' tall. This variety has fuzzy stems. These can be seen after you cross the Talus slide on the way up. slides/alumroot.jpg slides/arnica_foothill.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Foothills Arnica (Arnica fulgens) Also called a Twin Arnica, it has long leaves at the base and twin reduced leaves up the stem. Has serrated ends on the petals and a darker center. Found on the North side in the meadow. Foothills Arnica (Arnica fulgens) Also called a Twin Arnica, it has long leaves at the base and twin reduced leaves up the stem. Has serrated ends on the petals and a darker center. Found on the North side in the meadow. slides/arnica_foothill.jpg slides/arnica_heartleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Heart-leaf Arnica (Arnica cordifolia) A very common yellow flower in the mountains with heart shaped leaves. Has pointed petals. Look in the meadow under the trees for these and all over on the way up. Heart-leaf Arnica (Arnica cordifolia) A very common yellow flower in the mountains with heart shaped leaves. Has pointed petals. Look in the meadow under the trees for these and all over on the way up. slides/arnica_heartleaf.jpg slides/balsamroot_careys.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Careys Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza careyana) A very common Balsamroot in this area. Often has multiple buds per stem and smooth non-fuzzy leaves, which are heart shaped. Found thoughout the mesa. Careys Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza careyana) A very common Balsamroot in this area. Often has multiple buds per stem and smooth non-fuzzy leaves, which are heart shaped. Found thoughout the mesa. slides/balsamroot_careys.jpg slides/bedstraw_shrubby.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Cleavers (Galium aparine) Also called Bedstraw or Goose Grass. The word Cleave means to cling and these little plants tend to cling and climb whatever is near them. Very small flowers. It can be found in the meadow on top. Cleavers (Galium aparine) Also called Bedstraw or Goose Grass. The word Cleave means to cling and these little plants tend to cling and climb whatever is near them. Very small flowers. It can be found in the meadow on top. slides/bedstraw_shrubby.jpg slides/bitterroot.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Bitterroot (Lewisia rediviva) What you see is what you get, a very pretty flower and no evidence of much else. The indians loved the roots and this was discovered by Lewis and Clark. Found on the South side in the rocky lithosol ground. Bitterroot (Lewisia rediviva) What you see is what you get, a very pretty flower and no evidence of much else. The indians loved the roots and this was discovered by Lewis and Clark. Found on the South side in the rocky lithosol ground. slides/bitterroot.jpg slides/blueyed_mary.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia parviflora) Also called Small-flowered Blue-eyed Mary. Very pretty and very small. You need to look hard for these little beauties or you'll miss them. Found in the meadow all over the top. Can you see the eyes? Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia parviflora) Also called Small-flowered Blue-eyed Mary. Very pretty and very small. You need to look hard for these little beauties or you'll miss them. Found in the meadow all over the top. Can you see the eyes? slides/blueyed_mary.jpg slides/broomrape_naked.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Naked Broom-rape (Orobanche uniflora) A very delicate little wildflower with no leaves. They often grow in bunches in damp areas. They are parasitic to Prairie Stars and you can see some of there leaves in the pictures. They can be found in the meadow. Naked Broom-rape (Orobanche uniflora) A very delicate little wildflower with no leaves. They often grow in bunches in damp areas. They are parasitic to Prairie Stars and you can see some of there leaves in the pictures. They can be found in the meadow. slides/broomrape_naked.jpg slides/buckwheat_douglas.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Douglas' Buckwheat (Eriogonum douglasii var. douglasii) This buckwheat with small leaves is almost mat forming. It is the most common buckwheat on the mesa and the buds are often a bright red before they open. Douglas' Buckwheat (Eriogonum douglasii var. douglasii) This buckwheat with small leaves is almost mat forming. It is the most common buckwheat on the mesa and the buds are often a bright red before they open. slides/buckwheat_douglas.jpg slides/buckwheat_northern.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Northern Buckwheat (Eriogonum compositum var. compositum) One of the prettiest of the buckwheats, with heart shaped leaves and large pretty yellow or white flowers. It can be seen along the Southern rocky area of Meeks Table. Northern Buckwheat (Eriogonum compositum var. compositum) One of the prettiest of the buckwheats, with heart shaped leaves and large pretty yellow or white flowers. It can be seen along the Southern rocky area of Meeks Table. slides/buckwheat_northern.jpg slides/buckwheat_sulfur.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Sulphur Buckwheat (Eriogonum umbellatum var. umbellatum) Another of the buckwheats you will see. Looks a lot like Northern Buckwheat, but notice the paddle shaped leaves. Look along the Southeast side of the mesa. Sulphur Buckwheat (Eriogonum umbellatum var. umbellatum) Another of the buckwheats you will see. Looks a lot like Northern Buckwheat, but notice the paddle shaped leaves. Look along the Southeast side of the mesa. slides/buckwheat_sulfur.jpg slides/camas_death_meadow.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Meadow Death Camas (Zigadenus venenosus var. gramineus) Usually smaller then Panicaled Death Camas and has a rounder look to the flower head. Look for this along the North side of the meadow on top. Has white anther's. Meadow Death Camas (Zigadenus venenosus var. gramineus) Usually smaller then Panicaled Death Camas and has a rounder look to the flower head. Look for this along the North side of the meadow on top. Has white anther's. slides/camas_death_meadow.jpg slides/camas_death_panicled.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Panicled Death Camas (Zigadenus paniculatus) This is a common plant on the Westside as you walk to the top from the big Pine. Leaves looks like Hyacinths. Has yellow anther's. Panicled Death Camas (Zigadenus paniculatus) This is a common plant on the Westside as you walk to the top from the big Pine. Leaves looks like Hyacinths. Has yellow anther's. slides/camas_death_panicled.jpg slides/campion_oregon.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Oregon Campion (Silene oregana) Also called Oregon Silene. This type has frilly looking flowers and has the Campion tube behind the flower. It is also very sticky. Look for this all over the meadow on top. Oregon Campion (Silene oregana) Also called Oregon Silene. This type has frilly looking flowers and has the Campion tube behind the flower. It is also very sticky. Look for this all over the meadow on top. slides/campion_oregon.jpg slides/cinquefoil_tall.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Tall Cinquefoil (Potentilla arguta var. convallaria) These have leaves that are long and have of 5 or more leaflets, but are not sticky to the touch, like Sticky Cinquefoil is. The flowers are kind of pale yellow on a tall stem. Found this in the meadow on the North side. Tall Cinquefoil (Potentilla arguta var. convallaria) These have leaves that are long and have of 5 or more leaflets, but are not sticky to the touch, like Sticky Cinquefoil is. The flowers are kind of pale yellow on a tall stem. Found this in the meadow on the North side. slides/cinquefoil_tall.jpg slides/collomia_largeflowered.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Large-flowered Collomia (Collomia grandiflora) The largest and prettiest of the Collomia's. Normally these are salmon colored and the flowers are very delicate, not lasting long. Look for these after you cross the Talus slide before you get to the big Pine and in the rocky areas on the South side. Large-flowered Collomia (Collomia grandiflora) The largest and prettiest of the Collomia's. Normally these are salmon colored and the flowers are very delicate, not lasting long. Look for these after you cross the Talus slide before you get to the big Pine and in the rocky areas on the South side. slides/collomia_largeflowered.jpg slides/collomia_narrowleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Narrow-leaf Collomia (Collomia linearis) Very small flowers compared to the Large-flowered Collomia. Has pink flowers. Look for this on top in the meadow. Narrow-leaf Collomia (Collomia linearis) Very small flowers compared to the Large-flowered Collomia. Has pink flowers. Look for this on top in the meadow. slides/collomia_narrowleaf.jpg slides/collomia_yellowstaining.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Yellow-staining Collomia (Collomia tinctoria) This species is small and sticky as you can see from the debris stuck on the leaves. The tube and sepals are usually purple. Look for these in the meadow at the West end and along the North side. Yellow-staining Collomia (Collomia tinctoria) This species is small and sticky as you can see from the debris stuck on the leaves. The tube and sepals are usually purple. Look for these in the meadow at the West end and along the North side. slides/collomia_yellowstaining.jpg slides/cryptantha_torreys.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Torrey's Cryptantha (Cryptantha torreyana) Find this on the trail up after crossing the Talus. Also some in the meadow on top. This is the only variety of Cryptantha I found on Meek's Table. Torrey's Cryptantha (Cryptantha torreyana) Find this on the trail up after crossing the Talus. Also some in the meadow on top. This is the only variety of Cryptantha I found on Meek's Table. slides/cryptantha_torreys.jpg slides/currant_wax.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Wax Currant (Ribes cereum) This is a small bush about the size of Sagebrush and has nice red berries later. Loves rocky habitat. Sometimes called a Squaw Currant. Look on the way up as you cross the Talus. Wax Currant (Ribes cereum) This is a small bush about the size of Sagebrush and has nice red berries later. Loves rocky habitat. Sometimes called a Squaw Currant. Look on the way up as you cross the Talus. slides/currant_wax.jpg slides/daggerpod.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Daggerpod (Phoenicaulis cheiranthoides) Olive green leaves and pretty lavender flowers make this an appealing flower in early Spring. Look for these along the North side near the slope. Daggerpod (Phoenicaulis cheiranthoides) Olive green leaves and pretty lavender flowers make this an appealing flower in early Spring. Look for these along the North side near the slope. slides/daggerpod.jpg slides/daisy_linearleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Linear-leaf Daisy (Erigeron linearis) This is often called a Desert Yellow Daisy or Fleabane and it puts on a splendid show of yellow along the South lithosol area, along wih Scabland Daisy's. Linear-leaf Daisy (Erigeron linearis) This is often called a Desert Yellow Daisy or Fleabane and it puts on a splendid show of yellow along the South lithosol area, along wih Scabland Daisy's. slides/daisy_linearleaf.jpg slides/daisy_scabland.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Scabland Daisy (Erigeron bloomeri var. bloomeri) Also called Bloomer's Daisy or Scabland Fleabane. Completely absent of flower rays. This is found in the same places as Linear-leaf Daisy's and the leaves look very similiar. The flowers are yellow like the young plant on the left and turn burgandy as they age. Look for these along the South lithosol area mixed in with the Yellow Daisy's. Scabland Daisy (Erigeron bloomeri var. bloomeri) Also called Bloomer's Daisy or Scabland Fleabane. Completely absent of flower rays. This is found in the same places as Linear-leaf Daisy's and the leaves look very similiar. The flowers are yellow like the young plant on the left and turn burgandy as they age. Look for these along the South lithosol area mixed in with the Yellow Daisy's. slides/daisy_scabland.jpg slides/fairy_slipper.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Fairy Slipper (Calypso bulbosa) A member of the Orchid family, it actually looks like a fairy's slipper. Likes wet shady places, very delicate. Have found these on the trail up just before the top on the right. Fairy Slipper (Calypso bulbosa) A member of the Orchid family, it actually looks like a fairy's slipper. Likes wet shady places, very delicate. Have found these on the trail up just before the top on the right. slides/fairy_slipper.jpg slides/fern_fragile.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Fragile Fern (Cystopteris fragilis) Also called a Bladder Fern. This small fern can be found on slopes, especially rocky ones as it likes to grow in and around larger rocky areas. It prefers to grow in shady areas. A very delicate plant that is only 6" to 10" tall. Fragile Fern (Cystopteris fragilis) Also called a Bladder Fern. This small fern can be found on slopes, especially rocky ones as it likes to grow in and around larger rocky areas. It prefers to grow in shady areas. A very delicate plant that is only 6" to 10" tall. slides/fern_fragile.jpg slides/gentian.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Monument Plant (Frasera speciosa) Also called a Showy Frasera or Green Gentian. This makes a stately plant 4' to 6' tall. The butterflys and bees really like them. Looks like a big stock of corn. They stand out like a monument. Found throughout the grassy meadow on top. Monument Plant (Frasera speciosa) Also called a Showy Frasera or Green Gentian. This makes a stately plant 4' to 6' tall. The butterflys and bees really like them. Looks like a big stock of corn. They stand out like a monument. Found throughout the grassy meadow on top. slides/gentian.jpg slides/goldenweed_narrowleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Narrow-leaf Goldenweed (Stenotus stenophyllus) Also called Narrowleaf Mock Goldenweed. This yellow flower grows close to the ground and is quite common on the South side of Meeks Table. Narrow-leaf Goldenweed (Stenotus stenophyllus) Also called Narrowleaf Mock Goldenweed. This yellow flower grows close to the ground and is quite common on the South side of Meeks Table. slides/goldenweed_narrowleaf.jpg slides/goldenweed_wooly.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Woolly Goldenweed (Stenotus lanuginosus var. lanuginosus) Also called Wolly Mock Goldenweed. Another of the goldenweed varieties on Meeks Table. Notice the leaves, kind of a Sagebrush green. Look for this one all over the meadow on the top. Woolly Goldenweed (Stenotus lanuginosus var. lanuginosus) Also called Wolly Mock Goldenweed. Another of the goldenweed varieties on Meeks Table. Notice the leaves, kind of a Sagebrush green. Look for this one all over the meadow on the top. slides/goldenweed_wooly.jpg slides/grasswidow.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Grass Widow (Olsynium douglasii var. douglasii) Also called Purple-eyed Grass. This small wildflower sends up a flower shoot from a grass like base. Notice the filament tube is not enlarged at the base on this variety. Blooms early. Look in the meadow on top or along the North side for this one. Grass Widow (Olsynium douglasii var. douglasii) Also called Purple-eyed Grass. This small wildflower sends up a flower shoot from a grass like base. Notice the filament tube is not enlarged at the base on this variety. Blooms early. Look in the meadow on top or along the North side for this one. slides/grasswidow.jpg slides/groundsel_western.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Western Groundsel (Senecio integerrimus var. exaltatus) This tall flower looks like a yellow torch from a distance. Can be seen rayless or with petals on the flowers. Is Normally rayless on Meeks Table. Look for this one around the border of the meadow. Western Groundsel (Senecio integerrimus var. exaltatus) This tall flower looks like a yellow torch from a distance. Can be seen rayless or with petals on the flowers. Is Normally rayless on Meeks Table. Look for this one around the border of the meadow. slides/groundsel_western.jpg slides/groundsmoke_spreading.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Spreading Groundsmoke (Gayophytum diffusum) A small white flower with four petals that branches out as it matures. Look for these on the West end, as you enter the meadow. Spreading Groundsmoke (Gayophytum diffusum) A small white flower with four petals that branches out as it matures. Look for these on the West end, as you enter the meadow. slides/groundsmoke_spreading.jpg slides/hawksbeard_gray.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Gray Hawksbeard (Crepis intermedia) This Hawksbeard is a lot more robust than Slender Hawksbeard. It has bigger leaves, thicker stems and the flowers appear to be more tattered looking with fewer petals. It can be seen along the Southeast end. Gray Hawksbeard (Crepis intermedia) This Hawksbeard is a lot more robust than Slender Hawksbeard. It has bigger leaves, thicker stems and the flowers appear to be more tattered looking with fewer petals. It can be seen along the Southeast end. slides/hawksbeard_gray.jpg slides/hawksbeard_slender.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Slender Hawksbeard (Crepis Atribarba ssp. atribarba) This Hawksbeard usally has nice well developed flowers, long slim linear leaves that are toothed and small stems (In the picture, they're covered with Aphid) Look for these in the meadow along the Northeast end before getting to the thick trees. Slender Hawksbeard (Crepis Atribarba ssp. atribarba) This Hawksbeard usally has nice well developed flowers, long slim linear leaves that are toothed and small stems (In the picture, they're covered with Aphid) Look for these in the meadow along the Northeast end before getting to the thick trees. slides/hawksbeard_slender.jpg slides/hawkweed_hounds_tongue.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Hounds-tongue Hawkweed (Hieracium cynoglossoides) This can be spotted even before it blooms as the light fuzzy green leaves and dark fuzzy buds give it away. Found all over. Hounds-tongue Hawkweed (Hieracium cynoglossoides) This can be spotted even before it blooms as the light fuzzy green leaves and dark fuzzy buds give it away. Found all over. slides/hawkweed_hounds_tongue.jpg slides/hesperochiron.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Dwarf Hesperochiron (Hesperochiron pumilis) This low to the ground, pretty little flower, looks a lot like Spring Beauty and blooms about the same time, but it has a distinctive look. Common in the moist areas on the North side and open areas in the meadow. Dwarf Hesperochiron (Hesperochiron pumilis) This low to the ground, pretty little flower, looks a lot like Spring Beauty and blooms about the same time, but it has a distinctive look. Common in the moist areas on the North side and open areas in the meadow. slides/hesperochiron.jpg slides/larkspur.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Upland Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum var. nuttallianum) It's also called Nuttall's Larkspur. This beautiful member of the Delphinium family is quite common and easy to spot its deep blue color. Found all over the meadow, especially in the rockier areas. Upland Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum var. nuttallianum) It's also called Nuttall's Larkspur. This beautiful member of the Delphinium family is quite common and easy to spot its deep blue color. Found all over the meadow, especially in the rockier areas. slides/larkspur.jpg slides/lewisia_threeleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Three-leaf Lewisia (Lewisia triphylla) Looks a lot like Spring Beauty, but has more petals. Has linear leaves and is low to the ground. Can be found in the meadow on top and the moist areas along the North side. Three-leaf Lewisia (Lewisia triphylla) Looks a lot like Spring Beauty, but has more petals. Has linear leaves and is low to the ground. Can be found in the meadow on top and the moist areas along the North side. slides/lewisia_threeleaf.jpg slides/lily_columbian.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Columbian Lily (Lilium columbianum) Often called a Tiger Lily, this pretty flower can be seen in the meadow among the trees toward the East end. It is quite tall and a beautiful flower to see. Columbian Lily (Lilium columbianum) Often called a Tiger Lily, this pretty flower can be seen in the meadow among the trees toward the East end. It is quite tall and a beautiful flower to see. slides/lily_columbian.jpg slides/lily_glacier.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Yellow Glacier Lily (Erythronium grandiflorum var. grandiflorum) Also called a Fawn Lily. Usually grows in masses along with Spring Beauties as soon as the snow leaves. Look for these along the Northwest side. Yellow Glacier Lily (Erythronium grandiflorum var. grandiflorum) Also called a Fawn Lily. Usually grows in masses along with Spring Beauties as soon as the snow leaves. Look for these along the Northwest side. slides/lily_glacier.jpg slides/lousewort_sickletop_a.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Sickletop Lousewort - white (Pedicularis racemosa var. alba) Variety Alba has white/yellow flowers. If you look close you can see some yellow on the flower where it goes into the bract. Look for these all over the grassy meadow among the trees. Sickletop Lousewort - white (Pedicularis racemosa var. alba) Variety Alba has white/yellow flowers. If you look close you can see some yellow on the flower where it goes into the bract. Look for these all over the grassy meadow among the trees. slides/lousewort_sickletop_a.jpg slides/lousewort_sickletop_r.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Sickletop Lousewort - purple (Pedicularis racemosa var. racemosa) Variety racemosa has purple/pink flowers. These are also called Leafy Lousewort because of the leaves going all the way up the flower stem. Look for these all over the meadow near the trees. Sickletop Lousewort - purple (Pedicularis racemosa var. racemosa) Variety racemosa has purple/pink flowers. These are also called Leafy Lousewort because of the leaves going all the way up the flower stem. Look for these all over the meadow near the trees. slides/lousewort_sickletop_r.jpg slides/lupine_spurred.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Spurred Lupine (Lupinus arbustus ssp. arbustus) (formerly Lupinus laxiflorus) Also called Longspur Lupine. Very common all over the meadow. Notice the short calax, spur at the rear of the flower and canoe shaped leaves. Probably the most common wildflower on Meeks Table. Spurred Lupine (Lupinus arbustus ssp. arbustus) (formerly Lupinus laxiflorus) Also called Longspur Lupine. Very common all over the meadow. Notice the short calax, spur at the rear of the flower and canoe shaped leaves. Probably the most common wildflower on Meeks Table. slides/lupine_spurred.jpg slides/manzanita_pinemat.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Pinemat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos nevadensis) This looks a lot like kinnikinnik, but it has leaves that are deep green on both sides. Low growing bush and can be found in the areas on top between the South rocky area and in the meadow. Pinemat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos nevadensis) This looks a lot like kinnikinnik, but it has leaves that are deep green on both sides. Low growing bush and can be found in the areas on top between the South rocky area and in the meadow. slides/manzanita_pinemat.jpg slides/microseris_nodding.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Nodding Microseris (Microseris nutans) Looks a lot like a Wavy-leaf Microseris, but notice the way the bud nods or bows. This neat trait makes it easy to recognize this variety. Found all over the meadow. Nodding Microseris (Microseris nutans) Looks a lot like a Wavy-leaf Microseris, but notice the way the bud nods or bows. This neat trait makes it easy to recognize this variety. Found all over the meadow. slides/microseris_nodding.jpg slides/microseris_wavyleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Wavy-leaf Microseris (Nothocalais troximoides) This very pretty wildflower is found everywhere in the meadow on top of Meeks Table. Grows like Dandelions in a lawn throughout the meadow. The leaves usually are long and wavy. Wavy-leaf Microseris (Nothocalais troximoides) This very pretty wildflower is found everywhere in the meadow on top of Meeks Table. Grows like Dandelions in a lawn throughout the meadow. The leaves usually are long and wavy. slides/microseris_wavyleaf.jpg slides/navarretia_yellowflowered.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Yellow-flowered Navarretia (Navarretia breweri) Also called Brewer's Navarretia. These are very small (1" to 2") and look like little cactus plants with all the prickly leaves. The yellow flowers have long tubes and come out of prickly flower buds. Found these on the North side in the lithosol area. Yellow-flowered Navarretia (Navarretia breweri) Also called Brewer's Navarretia. These are very small (1" to 2") and look like little cactus plants with all the prickly leaves. The yellow flowers have long tubes and come out of prickly flower buds. Found these on the North side in the lithosol area. slides/navarretia_yellowflowered.jpg slides/onion_tapertip.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Taper-tip Onion (Allium acruminatum) The only Onion I have seen on Meeks Table, but it grows in quanity and likes the rocky lithosol ground on the Southside along with the Bitterroots. Taper-tip Onion (Allium acruminatum) The only Onion I have seen on Meeks Table, but it grows in quanity and likes the rocky lithosol ground on the Southside along with the Bitterroots. slides/onion_tapertip.jpg slides/orchid_alaska_rein.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Alaska Rein-orchid - (Habenaria unalascensis) Sends up a single tall shoot that has many little green orchid flowers on it. Likes to grow in the meadow mixed in with everything else. Found this one in the meadow on the North side, mixed with some Pinemat.. Alaska Rein-orchid - (Habenaria unalascensis) Sends up a single tall shoot that has many little green orchid flowers on it. Likes to grow in the meadow mixed in with everything else. Found this one in the meadow on the North side, mixed with some Pinemat.. slides/orchid_alaska_rein.jpg slides/oregon_grape.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Creeping Oregon Grape (Berberis repens)This small Oregon Grape is seen along the road driving up. Look for it along the North side near the mesa slope and on the way up from the big Pine. Blooms early. Creeping Oregon Grape (Berberis repens)This small Oregon Grape is seen along the road driving up. Look for it along the North side near the mesa slope and on the way up from the big Pine. Blooms early. slides/oregon_grape.jpg slides/paintbrush_harsh.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Harsh Paintbrush (Castilleja hispida ssp. hispida) This is a distinctively orange paintbrush and can be found along the North side near or down the mesa edge. Harsh Paintbrush (Castilleja hispida ssp. hispida) This is a distinctively orange paintbrush and can be found along the North side near or down the mesa edge. slides/paintbrush_harsh.jpg slides/paintbrush_indian.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Scarlet Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata var. miniata) Indian Paintbrush has leaves that are not forked or split. Usually grows several in a bunch or near each other. Find this on the Northeast end in the Meadow. Scarlet Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata var. miniata) Indian Paintbrush has leaves that are not forked or split. Usually grows several in a bunch or near each other. Find this on the Northeast end in the Meadow. slides/paintbrush_indian.jpg slides/paintbrush_thompson.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Thompson Paintbrush (Castilleja thompsonii) This Paintbrush doesn't stand out as much as the red ones we see , but it is quite attractive. Look for this among the rocky ground on the South side and all over the meadow. Thompson Paintbrush (Castilleja thompsonii) This Paintbrush doesn't stand out as much as the red ones we see , but it is quite attractive. Look for this among the rocky ground on the South side and all over the meadow. slides/paintbrush_thompson.jpg slides/parsley_geyers.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Geyers Desert Parsley (Lomatium geyeri) This variety has long, almost grass like leaves and is seen quite often in Sagebrush Steppe country to the East. Look for this along the North side. Geyers Desert Parsley (Lomatium geyeri) This variety has long, almost grass like leaves and is seen quite often in Sagebrush Steppe country to the East. Look for this along the North side. slides/parsley_geyers.jpg slides/parsley_fernleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Fern-leafed Desert Parsley (Lomatium dissectum var. dissectum) Also called Fernleaf Biscuitroot or Chocolate-tips. Has fern-like leaves and can get fairly large. Look for this after you cross the Talus slide on the way up. Fern-leafed Desert Parsley (Lomatium dissectum var. dissectum) Also called Fernleaf Biscuitroot or Chocolate-tips. Has fern-like leaves and can get fairly large. Look for this after you cross the Talus slide on the way up. slides/parsley_fernleaf.jpg slides/parsley_grays.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Grays Desert Parsley (Lomatium grayi) Also called Gray's Biscuitroot or Lomatium. A yellow flower with parsley like leaves. This one actually looks like real Parsley. Common along the South side. Grays Desert Parsley (Lomatium grayi) Also called Gray's Biscuitroot or Lomatium. A yellow flower with parsley like leaves. This one actually looks like real Parsley. Common along the South side. slides/parsley_grays.jpg slides/parsley_nineleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Nine-leaf Desert Parsley (Lomatium triternatum var. tritematum) Also called Nineleaf Lomatium or Biscuitroot. This yellow flowered Parsley has leaves that are linear, but often wider than grass like. Found all over the meadow. Nine-leaf Desert Parsley (Lomatium triternatum var. tritematum) Also called Nineleaf Lomatium or Biscuitroot. This yellow flowered Parsley has leaves that are linear, but often wider than grass like. Found all over the meadow. slides/parsley_nineleaf.jpg slides/parsley_pestle.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Bare-stem Parsley (Lomatium nudicaule) Also called Pestle Parsnip or Barestem Lomatium. A yellow parsley with a different type of leaf that is shaped like a flat spoon, much wider than Nine-leaf Parsley. Look on the North side and in the meadow. Bare-stem Parsley (Lomatium nudicaule) Also called Pestle Parsnip or Barestem Lomatium. A yellow parsley with a different type of leaf that is shaped like a flat spoon, much wider than Nine-leaf Parsley. Look on the North side and in the meadow. slides/parsley_pestle.jpg slides/penstemon_gairdner.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Gairdner's Penstemon (Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri) It is often found growing among the rocks, has leaves all the way up the stems and found among the lithsol areas on the South side, mixed in with the bitterroot. Gairdner's Penstemon (Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri) It is often found growing among the rocks, has leaves all the way up the stems and found among the lithsol areas on the South side, mixed in with the bitterroot. slides/penstemon_gairdner.jpg slides/penstemon_gairdner_wh.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Gairdner's Penstemon - White (Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri) I ran across this pure white bunch of Gairdner's Penstemon along the North side. There were several bunches of it nearby, along with normal lavender ones and it is very striking to look at. Gairdner's Penstemon - White (Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri) I ran across this pure white bunch of Gairdner's Penstemon along the North side. There were several bunches of it nearby, along with normal lavender ones and it is very striking to look at. slides/penstemon_gairdner_wh.jpg slides/penstemon_shrubby.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon fruiticosus var. fruiticosus) Grows in clumps and can be a very showy mound of color. Likes to grow in rocky ground on the West end. Also seen all along the roadside on the drive up. Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon fruiticosus var. fruiticosus) Grows in clumps and can be a very showy mound of color. Likes to grow in rocky ground on the West end. Also seen all along the roadside on the drive up. slides/penstemon_shrubby.jpg slides/penstemon_sulphur.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Sulphur Penstemon (Penstemon attenuatus var. attenuatus) A pretty Penstemon that looks like blue Lupine from a distance. Often has purplish tubes with blue petals and notice the light bearding in the lower front of the tube. This can be found on the South and North sides and into the meadows. Sulphur Penstemon (Penstemon attenuatus var. attenuatus) A pretty Penstemon that looks like blue Lupine from a distance. Often has purplish tubes with blue petals and notice the light bearding in the lower front of the tube. This can be found on the South and North sides and into the meadows. slides/penstemon_sulphur.jpg slides/phacelia_narrowleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Narrow-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia linearis) This wildflower has small leaves, but very stunning flowers that put on a real show. Look along the Southwest side in the rocky ground for this pretty wildflower. Narrow-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia linearis) This wildflower has small leaves, but very stunning flowers that put on a real show. Look along the Southwest side in the rocky ground for this pretty wildflower. slides/phacelia_narrowleaf.jpg slides/phlox_slender.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Slender Phlox (Microsteris gracilis var. humilior) Also called Pink Microsteris or Midget Phlox. This is a very small flower about the size of a Blue-eyed Mary. Found on top around the meadow often mixed in with Blue-eyed Mary's. Slender Phlox (Microsteris gracilis var. humilior) Also called Pink Microsteris or Midget Phlox. This is a very small flower about the size of a Blue-eyed Mary. Found on top around the meadow often mixed in with Blue-eyed Mary's. slides/phlox_slender.jpg slides/phlox_spreading.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Spreading Phlox (Phlox diffusa var. longistylis) This is a low mat forming plant that becomes a solid mass of blooms in the Spring. The petals are usually a light to dark lavender or anything in between. Likes to grow in the rocks, but can be found all over. Very common on the South side. Spreading Phlox (Phlox diffusa var. longistylis) This is a low mat forming plant that becomes a solid mass of blooms in the Spring. The petals are usually a light to dark lavender or anything in between. Likes to grow in the rocks, but can be found all over. Very common on the South side. slides/phlox_spreading.jpg slides/prairie_smoke.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum var. ciliatum) Also called Purple Avens or Old Man's Whiskers. This flower looks like a vase shaped bud hanging down, but opens up to a seedhead that has many small fuzzy tentacles the color of smoke. Look for it in throughout the meadow. Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum var. ciliatum) Also called Purple Avens or Old Man's Whiskers. This flower looks like a vase shaped bud hanging down, but opens up to a seedhead that has many small fuzzy tentacles the color of smoke. Look for it in throughout the meadow. slides/prairie_smoke.jpg slides/prairiestar_bulblet.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Bulblet Prairie Star (Lithophragma glabrum var. bulbifera) Also called a Bulbous Woodland-star. Notice the red bulblets forming on the stem, thus its name. It only grows to about 8" tall and is much smaller then the Small-flower Prairie Star. Found mainly on the North side and in the meadow. Bulblet Prairie Star (Lithophragma glabrum var. bulbifera) Also called a Bulbous Woodland-star. Notice the red bulblets forming on the stem, thus its name. It only grows to about 8" tall and is much smaller then the Small-flower Prairie Star. Found mainly on the North side and in the meadow. slides/prairiestar_bulblet.jpg slides/prairiestar_smallflowered.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Small-flower Prairie Star (Lithophragma parviflora) Also called a Smallflower Woodland-star or Fringcup. The name is mis-leading on this beautiful pure white flower. It is often 12" tall and has multiple flowers per stem. One of my favorites and found all over the mesa. Small-flower Prairie Star (Lithophragma parviflora) Also called a Smallflower Woodland-star or Fringcup. The name is mis-leading on this beautiful pure white flower. It is often 12" tall and has multiple flowers per stem. One of my favorites and found all over the mesa. slides/prairiestar_smallflowered.jpg slides/pussytoes_low.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Low Pussytoes (Antennaria dimorpha) This species grows low to the ground and does not send up tall flowerheads like the other varieties. It looks similar to Stolonous Pussytoes, but does not send out stolons. Low Pussytoes (Antennaria dimorpha) This species grows low to the ground and does not send up tall flowerheads like the other varieties. It looks similar to Stolonous Pussytoes, but does not send out stolons. slides/pussytoes_low.jpg slides/pussytoes_raceme.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Raceme Pussytoes (Antennaria racemosa) An attractive pussytoe that has broad leaves that look similiar to Sulphur Buckwheat. Found on the trail up and all over the top. Remember, look at the leaves. Raceme Pussytoes (Antennaria racemosa) An attractive pussytoe that has broad leaves that look similiar to Sulphur Buckwheat. Found on the trail up and all over the top. Remember, look at the leaves. slides/pussytoes_raceme.jpg slides/pussytoes_rosey.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Rosy Pussytoes (Antennaria microphylla) This shows the rosy colored buds that give this plant its name. Often they have no rosy color at all, but look at the low elongated leaves. Common throughout the meadow. Rosy Pussytoes (Antennaria microphylla) This shows the rosy colored buds that give this plant its name. Often they have no rosy color at all, but look at the low elongated leaves. Common throughout the meadow. slides/pussytoes_rosey.jpg slides/pussytoes_stolonous.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Stolonous Pussytoes (Antennaria flagellaris) Looks a lot like Low Pussytoes, but look at the little stolons that extend out. Very low to the ground and found in the lithosol areas. Stolonous Pussytoes (Antennaria flagellaris) Looks a lot like Low Pussytoes, but look at the little stolons that extend out. Very low to the ground and found in the lithosol areas. slides/pussytoes_stolonous.jpg slides/pussytoes_woodrush.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Woodrush Pussytoes (Antennaria luzuloides) Another variety of pussytoes found in the grassy parts of the meadow. Has pretty cream colored heads and darker green linear leaves all the way up the stem. Woodrush Pussytoes (Antennaria luzuloides) Another variety of pussytoes found in the grassy parts of the meadow. Has pretty cream colored heads and darker green linear leaves all the way up the stem. slides/pussytoes_woodrush.jpg slides/rockcress_spreadingpod.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Spreadingpod Rockcress (Arabis divaricarpa) A pretty little flower that makes long pods like string beans. Has no fuzz on the stems or bracts and often has white in the petals. Found all over on the top meadow. Spreadingpod Rockcress (Arabis divaricarpa) A pretty little flower that makes long pods like string beans. Has no fuzz on the stems or bracts and often has white in the petals. Found all over on the top meadow. slides/rockcress_spreadingpod.jpg slides/sagebrush_low.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Low Sagebrush (Artemisia arbuscula) Although not a wildflower, the most common shrub on Meeks is Low Sagebrush. As you can see this is quite different looking than the Tall Sagebrush we see in Central Washington and looks similar to Stiff Sagebrush, only getting about a 12" to 18" tall. Look for it all over the top, but particularly in the more lithosol areas. Low Sagebrush (Artemisia arbuscula) Although not a wildflower, the most common shrub on Meeks is Low Sagebrush. As you can see this is quite different looking than the Tall Sagebrush we see in Central Washington and looks similar to Stiff Sagebrush, only getting about a 12" to 18" tall. Look for it all over the top, but particularly in the more lithosol areas. slides/sagebrush_low.jpg slides/sandwort_ballhead.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Ballhead Sandwort (Arenaria congesta var. prolifera) Has fine grassy type leaves and grows in bunches with the stems branching out. Found all over the meadow, usually growing with other flowers. Notice the sepal is not visible between the petals. Ballhead Sandwort (Arenaria congesta var. prolifera) Has fine grassy type leaves and grows in bunches with the stems branching out. Found all over the meadow, usually growing with other flowers. Notice the sepal is not visible between the petals. slides/sandwort_ballhead.jpg slides/sandwort_bigleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Big-leaf Sandwort (Arenaria macrophylla) This pretty little white flower is much smaller than the Ballhead Sandwort. It is found from the big Pine as you hit the top of the Talus all the way to the top and in the meadow. Big-leaf Sandwort (Arenaria macrophylla) This pretty little white flower is much smaller than the Ballhead Sandwort. It is found from the big Pine as you hit the top of the Talus all the way to the top and in the meadow. slides/sandwort_bigleaf.jpg slides/sanicle_northern.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Northern Sanicle (Sanicula graveolens) Also called Sierra Sanicle. This is a low growing, sprawling plant with Parsley like flowerheads that turn into seedheads that look like Cockleburs. Look for these on the West end near where the meadow meets the South lithosol area. Northern Sanicle (Sanicula graveolens) Also called Sierra Sanicle. This is a low growing, sprawling plant with Parsley like flowerheads that turn into seedheads that look like Cockleburs. Look for these on the West end near where the meadow meets the South lithosol area. slides/sanicle_northern.jpg slides/saxifrage_grassland.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Grassland Saxifrage (Saxifraga integrifolia var. claytoniaefolia) Also called Whole-leaf Saxifrage. This variety has large green leaves and a single long flower stem with many branches at the top. This is usually found in damp places on top. Grassland Saxifrage (Saxifraga integrifolia var. claytoniaefolia) Also called Whole-leaf Saxifrage. This variety has large green leaves and a single long flower stem with many branches at the top. This is usually found in damp places on top. slides/saxifrage_grassland.jpg slides/saxifrage_swamp.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Western Swamp Saxifrage (Saxifraga integrifolia var. apetala) Also called Whole-leaf Saxifrage. Another variety of Grassland Saxifrage. Notice the greenish yellow flowers and rounded heads at the top. Western Swamp Saxifrage (Saxifraga integrifolia var. apetala) Also called Whole-leaf Saxifrage. Another variety of Grassland Saxifrage. Notice the greenish yellow flowers and rounded heads at the top. slides/saxifrage_swamp.jpg slides/shootingstar.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Desert Shooting Star (Dodecatheon conjugens var. conjugens) Also called Slim-pod or Bonneville Shooting Star. This kind of looks like a colorful shooting star. Found on the North side in moist areas. One of the early bloomers that likes moist areas along with the Grass Widows. Desert Shooting Star (Dodecatheon conjugens var. conjugens) Also called Slim-pod or Bonneville Shooting Star. This kind of looks like a colorful shooting star. Found on the North side in moist areas. One of the early bloomers that likes moist areas along with the Grass Widows. slides/shootingstar.jpg slides/silvercrown.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Silvercrown Luina (Luina nardosmia var. glabrata) This attractive yellow wildflower has maple like leaves. It can grow 2' to 4' tall. Look on the North side around trees and in the meadow for this large plant. Silvercrown Luina (Luina nardosmia var. glabrata) This attractive yellow wildflower has maple like leaves. It can grow 2' to 4' tall. Look on the North side around trees and in the meadow for this large plant. slides/silvercrown.jpg slides/snowberry_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Mountain Snowberry (Symphoricarpos oreophilus) Related to the common white Snowberries we see often in the mountains. I found this pretty little bush just after crossing the Talus field before reaching the big Pine. Mountain Snowberry (Symphoricarpos oreophilus) Related to the common white Snowberries we see often in the mountains. I found this pretty little bush just after crossing the Talus field before reaching the big Pine. slides/snowberry_mountain.jpg slides/springbeauty.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Western Spring Beauty (Claytonia lanceolata var. lanceolata) This pretty little flower blankets the landscape with color as it comes out early with the Grass Widows and Glacier Lilies. Common on the North side, especially in the moist areas. Western Spring Beauty (Claytonia lanceolata var. lanceolata) This pretty little flower blankets the landscape with color as it comes out early with the Grass Widows and Glacier Lilies. Common on the North side, especially in the moist areas. slides/springbeauty.jpg slides/stonecrop_lanceleaved.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Lance-leaf Stonecrop (Sedum lanceolatum var. lanceolatum) These bloom into a cluster of yellow flowers, but I'm about a week early on this picture. As you can see the leaves do look like a lance. Look in the lithosol area on the South side for these. Lance-leaf Stonecrop (Sedum lanceolatum var. lanceolatum) These bloom into a cluster of yellow flowers, but I'm about a week early on this picture. As you can see the leaves do look like a lance. Look in the lithosol area on the South side for these. slides/stonecrop_lanceleaved.jpg slides/stonecrop_wormleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Worm-leaf Stonecrop (Sedum stenopetalum) This Stonecrop usually has one large yellow flower on top and many smaller ones down the stem that are usually sterile. look for these all over the top. This group was in the lithosol area on the South side next to some Lance-leaf Stonecrop. Worm-leaf Stonecrop (Sedum stenopetalum) This Stonecrop usually has one large yellow flower on top and many smaller ones down the stem that are usually sterile. look for these all over the top. This group was in the lithosol area on the South side next to some Lance-leaf Stonecrop. slides/stonecrop_wormleaf.jpg slides/tarweed_cluster.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Cluster Tarweed (Madia glomerata) Also called Mountain Tarweed. This funny looking very small flower usually has three petals coming from one side or they may not have any petals at all. Flower buds have 3 hairy bracts or sepals. Found this in the meadow on the North side. Cluster Tarweed (Madia glomerata) Also called Mountain Tarweed. This funny looking very small flower usually has three petals coming from one side or they may not have any petals at all. Flower buds have 3 hairy bracts or sepals. Found this in the meadow on the North side. slides/tarweed_cluster.jpg slides/tarweed_smallhead.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Small-head Tarweed (Madia minima) This very small plant is easy to miss as you walk along the rocky area on the South side. They are only a couple inches tall with tiny yellow flowers. Small-head Tarweed (Madia minima) This very small plant is easy to miss as you walk along the rocky area on the South side. They are only a couple inches tall with tiny yellow flowers. slides/tarweed_smallhead.jpg slides/violet_sagebrush.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Sagebrush Violet (Viola trinervata) We often see these down lower in the Sagebrush Country. It puts on a display of color with its bi-colored petals. Look for these along the meadow areas, especially along the North side lithsol. Sagebrush Violet (Viola trinervata) We often see these down lower in the Sagebrush Country. It puts on a display of color with its bi-colored petals. Look for these along the meadow areas, especially along the North side lithsol. slides/violet_sagebrush.jpg slides/waterleaf_ballhead.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Ballhead Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum capitatum var. capitatum) A pretty little flower that has heads that look almost like clover. Often called Woolly Breeches. Seen often mixed in with the Sagebrush. Ballhead Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum capitatum var. capitatum) A pretty little flower that has heads that look almost like clover. Often called Woolly Breeches. Seen often mixed in with the Sagebrush. slides/waterleaf_ballhead.jpg slides/willowherb_smallflowered.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Small-flowered Willowherb (Epilobium minutum) Also called Small-flowered Willowweed. A small plant that can be found in the meadow as well as on the rocky South part. Notice how the four flower petals our deeply split, a common trait on this species. Small-flowered Willowherb (Epilobium minutum) Also called Small-flowered Willowweed. A small plant that can be found in the meadow as well as on the rocky South part. Notice how the four flower petals our deeply split, a common trait on this species. slides/willowherb_smallflowered.jpg slides/birdbeak_yakima.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Yakima Birds-beak (Cordylanthus capitatus) In the same family as Paintbrush and kind of looks a little like it. Gets about 12" tall with the flowers resembling a colorful bird beak on top. Look for these at the Northeast end just as you come out of the trees. Yakima Birds-beak (Cordylanthus capitatus) In the same family as Paintbrush and kind of looks a little like it. Gets about 12" tall with the flowers resembling a colorful bird beak on top. Look for these at the Northeast end just as you come out of the trees. slides/birdbeak_yakima.jpg slides/yarrow.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Western Yarrow (Achillea millefolium ssp. lanulosa) Yarrow is one of those plants that seems to grow anywhere. In Sagebrush Steppe or high mountains, you will find this attractive flower. Found all over the Mesa. Western Yarrow (Achillea millefolium ssp. lanulosa) Yarrow is one of those plants that seems to grow anywhere. In Sagebrush Steppe or high mountains, you will find this attractive flower. Found all over the Mesa. slides/yarrow.jpg slides/yellowbell.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Yellow Bell (Fritillaria pudica) This little beauty comes out with the Grass Widows and has that distintive shape of a bell. It only grows about 6" tall, but is quite showy. Look on the North side in damp places. Yellow Bell (Fritillaria pudica) This little beauty comes out with the Grass Widows and has that distintive shape of a bell. It only grows about 6" tall, but is quite showy. Look on the North side in damp places. slides/yellowbell.jpg slides/meeks_table.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:27 -0800 Imagine walking through these lush, ungrazed meadows. Look at how lightning has formed many of the large old growth Ponderosa Pines into odd shapes. Enjoy the solitude of being in a wilderness area that is often forgotten. Your on Meeks Table, a special place in natures world today. Imagine walking through these lush, ungrazed meadows. Look at how lightning has formed many of the large old growth Ponderosa Pines into odd shapes. Enjoy the solitude of being in a wilderness area that is often forgotten. Your on Meeks Table, a special place in natures world today. slides/meeks_table.jpg