.. Jalbum 8.6 slides/cash_prairie.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 This gallery concentrates on the wildflowers in the Bethel Ridge - Cash Prairie area. Most of this area is around 6000'. It borders the William O Douglas wilderness to the West. The wildflowers in this area are both Mountain and Sagebrush Steppe types. This image is from Cash Prairie looking East toward 6285' Bethel Ridge. This gallery concentrates on the wildflowers in the Bethel Ridge - Cash Prairie area. Most of this area is around 6000'. It borders the William O Douglas wilderness to the West. The wildflowers in this area are both Mountain and Sagebrush Steppe types. This image is from Cash Prairie looking East toward 6285' Bethel Ridge. slides/cash_prairie.jpg slides/rainer_bismarck.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Looking West from Bethel Ridge. You can see Cash Prairie as an opening in the middle right of the picture. Mt Rainer (14411') is on the left and Bismarck Peak (7585') on the right, with Rattlesnake Peaks (6850') in the center. The trees at 6000' are very healthy and not bug infested like the trees down lower. They are primarily Subalpine Fir and Lodgepole Pine. Looking West from Bethel Ridge. You can see Cash Prairie as an opening in the middle right of the picture. Mt Rainer (14411') is on the left and Bismarck Peak (7585') on the right, with Rattlesnake Peaks (6850') in the center. The trees at 6000' are very healthy and not bug infested like the trees down lower. They are primarily Subalpine Fir and Lodgepole Pine. slides/rainer_bismarck.jpg slides/agoseris_orange.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Orange Agoseris (Agoseris aurantiaca var. aurantiaca) One of the few orange flowers along with the Tiger Lily you will commonly see in the mountains. A pretty little flower that really catches your eye, but best seen in the morning before the buds close for the day. Orange Agoseris (Agoseris aurantiaca var. aurantiaca) One of the few orange flowers along with the Tiger Lily you will commonly see in the mountains. A pretty little flower that really catches your eye, but best seen in the morning before the buds close for the day. slides/agoseris_orange.jpg slides/agoseris_pale1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Pale Agoseris (Agoseris glauca var. glauca) Found mainly in mountain meadows. Its leaves are a smooth darker green and larger than variety dasycephala. Agoseris buds are large and have the bract ends pointing outward on the bud, as compared to the smooth smaller buds of the Nodding Microseris, which is also a common yellow meadow flower that looks similar. Pale Agoseris (Agoseris glauca var. glauca) Found mainly in mountain meadows. Its leaves are a smooth darker green and larger than variety dasycephala. Agoseris buds are large and have the bract ends pointing outward on the bud, as compared to the smooth smaller buds of the Nodding Microseris, which is also a common yellow meadow flower that looks similar. slides/agoseris_pale1.jpg slides/agoseris_pale.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Pale Agoseris (Agoseris glauca var. dasycephala) Found mainly in higher elevation areas. It has pale green leaves covers with light fuzz. As with other Agoseris, the flower heads close up by noon. Variety glauca likes meadows and its leaves are a smooth darker green. Pale Agoseris (Agoseris glauca var. dasycephala) Found mainly in higher elevation areas. It has pale green leaves covers with light fuzz. As with other Agoseris, the flower heads close up by noon. Variety glauca likes meadows and its leaves are a smooth darker green. slides/agoseris_pale.jpg slides/arnica_hairy.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Hairy Arnica (Arnica mollis) This Arnica likes damp areas, often grows along streams. Has dull green soft leaves and hair on the stem and flower bracts. Hairy Arnica (Arnica mollis) This Arnica likes damp areas, often grows along streams. Has dull green soft leaves and hair on the stem and flower bracts. slides/arnica_hairy.jpg slides/arnica_heartleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Heart-leaf Arnica (Arnica cordifolia var. cordifolia) Heart-leaf Arnica can look similiar to Mountain Arnica and are found in the same areas, but Heart-leaf Arnica has petals that come to a point, at least most of the time. The base leaves can be very broad and rough looking. Heart-leaf Arnica (Arnica cordifolia var. cordifolia) Heart-leaf Arnica can look similiar to Mountain Arnica and are found in the same areas, but Heart-leaf Arnica has petals that come to a point, at least most of the time. The base leaves can be very broad and rough looking. slides/arnica_heartleaf.jpg slides/arnica_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Mountain Arnica (Arnica latifolia var. latifolia) Also caled a Broadleaf Arnica. Mountain Arnica and Heart-leaf Arnica can often be found in the same areas, but Mountain Arnica has petals that are serrated on the end, like Agoseris and typically has shiney, smoother leaves. Mountain Arnica (Arnica latifolia var. latifolia) Also caled a Broadleaf Arnica. Mountain Arnica and Heart-leaf Arnica can often be found in the same areas, but Mountain Arnica has petals that are serrated on the end, like Agoseris and typically has shiney, smoother leaves. slides/arnica_mountain.jpg slides/arnica_nodding.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Nodding Arnica (Arnica parryi ssp. parryi) Also called Parry's Arnica. It is rayless, fuzzy and the buds tend to hang down or nod when young. Gets to be 1' to 2' tall. Looks kind of like a scarecrow. Nodding Arnica (Arnica parryi ssp. parryi) Also called Parry's Arnica. It is rayless, fuzzy and the buds tend to hang down or nod when young. Gets to be 1' to 2' tall. Looks kind of like a scarecrow. slides/arnica_nodding.jpg slides/aster_engelmanns.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Englemann's Aster (Eucephalus engelmannii) This variety is seen often seen on the Eastside mountains. It has large semi-glossy leaves that go all the way to the top where the stems divides into several flowerheads. The leaves have very small hairs if you look hard underneath. This is a very tall Aster getting 3' to 4' high. Englemann's Aster (Eucephalus engelmannii) This variety is seen often seen on the Eastside mountains. It has large semi-glossy leaves that go all the way to the top where the stems divides into several flowerheads. The leaves have very small hairs if you look hard underneath. This is a very tall Aster getting 3' to 4' high. slides/aster_engelmanns.jpg slides/aster_western_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Western Mountain Aster (Symphyotrichum spathulatum var. intermedium) One of the many Asters seen in the mountains. Puts on a wonderful display of color in places like Cash Prairie. It is not as leafy as some, like the Cascade Aster. Western Mountain Aster (Symphyotrichum spathulatum var. intermedium) One of the many Asters seen in the mountains. Puts on a wonderful display of color in places like Cash Prairie. It is not as leafy as some, like the Cascade Aster. slides/aster_western_mountain.jpg slides/balsamroot_careys.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Carey's Balsamroot (Balsomorhiza careyana) Similiar to Arrowleaf Balsamroot, but not as hairy, you will find this wildflower in many of the East Cascade hikes, as it is the dominant type here. Carey's Balsamroot (Balsomorhiza careyana) Similiar to Arrowleaf Balsamroot, but not as hairy, you will find this wildflower in many of the East Cascade hikes, as it is the dominant type here. slides/balsamroot_careys.jpg slides/beargrass.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Common Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax) A pretty plant of the high mountains and a nice cluster always gets a second look. I've often found the sweet flowerheads eaten by Deer or Elk and just a stub left. Common Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax) A pretty plant of the high mountains and a nice cluster always gets a second look. I've often found the sweet flowerheads eaten by Deer or Elk and just a stub left. slides/beargrass.jpg slides/birdbeak_yakima.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Yakima Bird's-beak (Cordylanthus capitatus) A little flower that tends to grow in small groups. It likes lithosol sunny areas and really does look like a bird beak. Yakima Bird's-beak (Cordylanthus capitatus) A little flower that tends to grow in small groups. It likes lithosol sunny areas and really does look like a bird beak. slides/birdbeak_yakima.jpg slides/bistort_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 American Bistort (Polygonum bistortoides) Also called Western Bistort. What would a mountain meadow be like without these little white flowers that blend well with the rest of the colorful wildflowers? American Bistort (Polygonum bistortoides) Also called Western Bistort. What would a mountain meadow be like without these little white flowers that blend well with the rest of the colorful wildflowers? slides/bistort_mountain.jpg slides/bluebells_tall.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Tall Bluebells (Mertensia paniculata var. borealis) Tall Blubells as the name implys, get much taller than the Small Bluebells we see in the Sagebrush of Central Washington. They actually look like a blue bell with their shorter flower tube. As you can see the leaves are more speadout than their cousins. Tall Bluebells (Mertensia paniculata var. borealis) Tall Blubells as the name implys, get much taller than the Small Bluebells we see in the Sagebrush of Central Washington. They actually look like a blue bell with their shorter flower tube. As you can see the leaves are more speadout than their cousins. slides/bluebells_tall.jpg slides/blue_eyed_mary.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia parviflora) A very small flower, but very delicate to look at. Look carefully or you will miss these tiny wildflowers. These are often found along with Slender Phlox and are both small flowers. Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia parviflora) A very small flower, but very delicate to look at. Look carefully or you will miss these tiny wildflowers. These are often found along with Slender Phlox and are both small flowers. slides/blue_eyed_mary.jpg slides/buckwheat_northern.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Northern Buckwheat (Eriogonum compositum) Also called Arrowleaf Buckwheat because of the shape of the leaves. Likes sunny slopes and rocky hillsides. Can be found with yellow or white flowers. Northern Buckwheat (Eriogonum compositum) Also called Arrowleaf Buckwheat because of the shape of the leaves. Likes sunny slopes and rocky hillsides. Can be found with yellow or white flowers. slides/buckwheat_northern.jpg slides/buckwheat_sulfur.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Sulphur Buckwheat (Eriogonum umbellatum) This variety has sulphur colored flowers and small semi-oval dark green leaves. As they mature, the flowers turn many shades all the way to deep red. Sulphur Buckwheat (Eriogonum umbellatum) This variety has sulphur colored flowers and small semi-oval dark green leaves. As they mature, the flowers turn many shades all the way to deep red. slides/buckwheat_sulfur.jpg slides/buttercup_water_plantain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Water-plaintain Buttercup (Ranunculus alismifolius) This pretty buttercup likes moist areas in meadows and has leaves that are more linear and not forked. Water-plaintain Buttercup (Ranunculus alismifolius) This pretty buttercup likes moist areas in meadows and has leaves that are more linear and not forked. slides/buttercup_water_plantain.jpg slides/buttercup_woodland.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Woodland Buttercup (Ranunculus uncinatus) Has few petals that are uneven around the core. The fruit is covered with little hooks that you can see in the picture. The plant can get a couple feet tall and is spindally. Woodland Buttercup (Ranunculus uncinatus) Has few petals that are uneven around the core. The fruit is covered with little hooks that you can see in the picture. The plant can get a couple feet tall and is spindally. slides/buttercup_woodland.jpg slides/butterweed_tall.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Tall Butterweed (Senecio serra) This flower is related to Western Groundsol, but is much taller and has different shaped leaves. The flowerheads are quite attractive during the Summer. Tall Butterweed (Senecio serra) This flower is related to Western Groundsol, but is much taller and has different shaped leaves. The flowerheads are quite attractive during the Summer. slides/butterweed_tall.jpg slides/cicely_sweet.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Western Sweet -cicely (Osmorhiza occidentalis) This like to grow on open side hills mixed with other vegetatation. It gets a couple feet high and as you can see it blends in with the rest of the plants. Looks like a very fragile Meadow Parsley and has greenish flowers. Western Sweet -cicely (Osmorhiza occidentalis) This like to grow on open side hills mixed with other vegetatation. It gets a couple feet high and as you can see it blends in with the rest of the plants. Looks like a very fragile Meadow Parsley and has greenish flowers. slides/cicely_sweet.jpg slides/cinquefoil_slender.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Slender Cinquefoil (Potentilla gracilis var. glabrata) Also called Graceful Cinquefoil. This variety can get a couple feet tall with many pretty yellow flowers. Notice the shape of the leaves to help identify this Cinquefoil. Slender Cinquefoil (Potentilla gracilis var. glabrata) Also called Graceful Cinquefoil. This variety can get a couple feet tall with many pretty yellow flowers. Notice the shape of the leaves to help identify this Cinquefoil. slides/cinquefoil_slender.jpg slides/cinquefoil_sticky.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Sticky Cinquefoil (Potentilla glandulosa var. intermedia) This makes a small bush that is covered with yellow flowers when in bloom. Notice the different leaves then the Slender Cinquefoil. You will find them very sticky to the touch. Sticky Cinquefoil (Potentilla glandulosa var. intermedia) This makes a small bush that is covered with yellow flowers when in bloom. Notice the different leaves then the Slender Cinquefoil. You will find them very sticky to the touch. slides/cinquefoil_sticky.jpg slides/clover_long_stalked.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Long-stalked Clover (Trifolium longipes var. multiovulatum) A pretty clover you find in damp mountain meadow areas. A little larger in size then lawn clover blooms, typically dark purple when in bloom. Long-stalked Clover (Trifolium longipes var. multiovulatum) A pretty clover you find in damp mountain meadow areas. A little larger in size then lawn clover blooms, typically dark purple when in bloom. slides/clover_long_stalked.jpg slides/collomia_largeflowered.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Large-flowered Collomia (Collomia grandiflora) Often seen in the Sagebrush Steppe, this is the biggest of the Collomia's and quite pretty. Usually has many flowers per head and is Salmon colored. Large-flowered Collomia (Collomia grandiflora) Often seen in the Sagebrush Steppe, this is the biggest of the Collomia's and quite pretty. Usually has many flowers per head and is Salmon colored. slides/collomia_largeflowered.jpg slides/collomia_narrowleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Narrow-leaf Collomia (Collomia linearis) The most common Collomia around Cash Prairie and is covered with very small pink blossoms and spear shaped leaves. Narrow-leaf Collomia (Collomia linearis) The most common Collomia around Cash Prairie and is covered with very small pink blossoms and spear shaped leaves. slides/collomia_narrowleaf.jpg slides/collomia_stained.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Yellow-staining Collomia (Collomia tinctoria) This variety looks a lot like the Narrow-leaf Collomia, but if you look close you will see the top of the plant and flower sepals are purple in color, kind of sticky. Yellow-staining Collomia (Collomia tinctoria) This variety looks a lot like the Narrow-leaf Collomia, but if you look close you will see the top of the plant and flower sepals are purple in color, kind of sticky. slides/collomia_stained.jpg slides/columbine_red.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Red Columbine (Aquilegia formosa) One of the pretty mountain wildflowers that sort of has the looks of a Christmas tree ornament. Can be a couple feet tall with many flowers that hang down. Red Columbine (Aquilegia formosa) One of the pretty mountain wildflowers that sort of has the looks of a Christmas tree ornament. Can be a couple feet tall with many flowers that hang down. slides/columbine_red.jpg slides/cryptantha_torreys.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Torrey's Cryptantha (Cryptantha torreyana) One of the common Cryptantha of the mountains. Makes very tiny flowers, so look hard for this one. Another variety Slender Cryptantha is fuzzier, but looks similiar. Torrey's Cryptantha (Cryptantha torreyana) One of the common Cryptantha of the mountains. Makes very tiny flowers, so look hard for this one. Another variety Slender Cryptantha is fuzzier, but looks similiar. slides/cryptantha_torreys.jpg slides/daisy_cutleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Cutleaf Daisy (Erigeron compositus) This is a rayless example if this flower. They also come with white petals on them. They come either fully petaled or rayless. Notice the deeply notched or cut leaves. Cutleaf Daisy (Erigeron compositus) This is a rayless example if this flower. They also come with white petals on them. They come either fully petaled or rayless. Notice the deeply notched or cut leaves. slides/daisy_cutleaf.jpg slides/daisy_linearleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Linear-leaf Daisy (Erigeron linearis) Also called a Desert Yellow Daisy, these like dry slopes or hilltops. The like to grow in a yellow mound and can add lots of color to a slope. Linear-leaf Daisy (Erigeron linearis) Also called a Desert Yellow Daisy, these like dry slopes or hilltops. The like to grow in a yellow mound and can add lots of color to a slope. slides/daisy_linearleaf.jpg slides/daisy_showy.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Showy Daisy (Erigeron speciosus) Looks a lot like a Subalpine Daisy, but has many more narrow petals and is not as widespread as the subalpine, also later blooming. Very pretty to look at. Showy Daisy (Erigeron speciosus) Looks a lot like a Subalpine Daisy, but has many more narrow petals and is not as widespread as the subalpine, also later blooming. Very pretty to look at. slides/daisy_showy.jpg slides/daisy_subalpine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Subalpine Daisy (Erigeron peregrinus) The most common daisy or Fleabane of the high mountains. These beautiful flowers are almost as common as Lupine in some areas and very pretty. Subalpine Daisy (Erigeron peregrinus) The most common daisy or Fleabane of the high mountains. These beautiful flowers are almost as common as Lupine in some areas and very pretty. slides/daisy_subalpine.jpg slides/death_camas.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Panicled Death Camas (Zigadenus paniculatus) Commonly seen on the Eastern side of the mountains. Often near Sagebrush areas. Has yellow anthers. Panicled Death Camas (Zigadenus paniculatus) Commonly seen on the Eastern side of the mountains. Often near Sagebrush areas. Has yellow anthers. slides/death_camas.jpg slides/death_camas_meadow.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Meadow Death Camas (Zigadenus venenosus) Looks similiar to Panicled Death Camas, but has a rounder head and white anthers. Usually found in or near meadows. Meadow Death Camas (Zigadenus venenosus) Looks similiar to Panicled Death Camas, but has a rounder head and white anthers. Usually found in or near meadows. slides/death_camas_meadow.jpg slides/forgetmenot.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Meadow Forget-Me-Not (Hackelia micrantha) Also called Blue stickweed. This pretty skyblue flower has bright green leaves that grow up the stem. It is usually about 2' to 3' tall. Meadow Forget-Me-Not (Hackelia micrantha) Also called Blue stickweed. This pretty skyblue flower has bright green leaves that grow up the stem. It is usually about 2' to 3' tall. slides/forgetmenot.jpg slides/gilia_scarlet.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Scarlet Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata ssp. aggregata) Also called a Skyrocket. This deep red flower tends to stand out because of its bright red color. The leaves are mostly at the base. Scarlet Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata ssp. aggregata) Also called a Skyrocket. This deep red flower tends to stand out because of its bright red color. The leaves are mostly at the base. slides/gilia_scarlet.jpg slides/goldenrod_northern.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Northern Goldenrod (Solidago multiradiata var. scopulorum) A small Goldenrod that only gets a couple feet tall. Notice how some of the leaf tips turn upward and some of the leaves are shallow toothed. Found in various habitats. Northern Goldenrod (Solidago multiradiata var. scopulorum) A small Goldenrod that only gets a couple feet tall. Notice how some of the leaf tips turn upward and some of the leaves are shallow toothed. Found in various habitats. slides/goldenrod_northern.jpg slides/goldenweed_woolly.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Woolly Mock Goldenweed (Stenotus lanuginosus var. lanuginosus) A small plant with linear thick grayish-green leaves and flowers that normally look pretty tattered. Blooms about the same time as the Wavy-leaf Microceris, but not as pretty a flower. Woolly Mock Goldenweed (Stenotus lanuginosus var. lanuginosus) A small plant with linear thick grayish-green leaves and flowers that normally look pretty tattered. Blooms about the same time as the Wavy-leaf Microceris, but not as pretty a flower. slides/goldenweed_woolly.jpg slides/groundsmoke_spreading.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Spreading Groundsmoke (Gayophytum diffusum) A very small white flower that looks like a small low bush that spreads out as it grows. Has red stems and small linear type leaves. The bright white flowers are eye-catchers. Spreading Groundsmoke (Gayophytum diffusum) A very small white flower that looks like a small low bush that spreads out as it grows. Has red stems and small linear type leaves. The bright white flowers are eye-catchers. slides/groundsmoke_spreading.jpg slides/groundsol_western.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Western Groundsel (Senecio integerrimus var. exaltatus) Also called Columbia Ragwort. This plant has broad leaves and in this area, many times has rayless flowers. Its lettucey type leaves and fuzzy stems give it away. Normally comes with rayed flowers down lower. Western Groundsel (Senecio integerrimus var. exaltatus) Also called Columbia Ragwort. This plant has broad leaves and in this area, many times has rayless flowers. Its lettucey type leaves and fuzzy stems give it away. Normally comes with rayed flowers down lower. slides/groundsol_western.jpg slides/hawksbeard_gray.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Gray Hawksbead (Crepis intermedia) Hawksbeard has toothed leaves and in this variety the leaves are olive green in color and the plant is fairly robust in the size of the stems and leaves. Grows 1' to 2' tall. Gray Hawksbead (Crepis intermedia) Hawksbeard has toothed leaves and in this variety the leaves are olive green in color and the plant is fairly robust in the size of the stems and leaves. Grows 1' to 2' tall. slides/hawksbeard_gray.jpg slides/hesperochiron_dwarf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Dwarf Hesperochiron (Hesperochiron pumilis) This flower looks a little like Spring Beauties, but is close to the ground and has that distinctive yellow look in the center. It likes moist areas. Dwarf Hesperochiron (Hesperochiron pumilis) This flower looks a little like Spring Beauties, but is close to the ground and has that distinctive yellow look in the center. It likes moist areas. slides/hesperochiron_dwarf.jpg slides/jacobs_ladder.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium pulcberrimum) This common plant of the high country is often seen in groups and puts on a real show of color. Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium pulcberrimum) This common plant of the high country is often seen in groups and puts on a real show of color. slides/jacobs_ladder.jpg slides/larkspur_meadow.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Meadow Larkspur (Delphinium burkei) Also called Burke's Larkspur. An unusual looking Larkspur and quite tall at between 2' to 3'. As you can see, it is quite leafy and has differnet looking leaves then Nuttall's Larkspur. Meadow Larkspur (Delphinium burkei) Also called Burke's Larkspur. An unusual looking Larkspur and quite tall at between 2' to 3'. As you can see, it is quite leafy and has differnet looking leaves then Nuttall's Larkspur. slides/larkspur_meadow.jpg slides/larkspur_upland.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Nuttall's Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum var. nuttallianum) Also called Upland Larkspur, this brillant blue wildflower is easy to spot because of its vibrant blue color. Often found in rocky areas. Nuttall's Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum var. nuttallianum) Also called Upland Larkspur, this brillant blue wildflower is easy to spot because of its vibrant blue color. Often found in rocky areas. slides/larkspur_upland.jpg slides/lily _columbian.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Columbian Lily (Lilium columbianum) Also called a Tiger Lily. This very pretty orange flower is a treat to find in the mountains and one of the few orange flowers, along with Orange Agoseris you will see here. Columbian Lily (Lilium columbianum) Also called a Tiger Lily. This very pretty orange flower is a treat to find in the mountains and one of the few orange flowers, along with Orange Agoseris you will see here. slides/lily _columbian.jpg slides/lily_glacier.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Glacier Lily (Erythronium grandiflorum var. grandiflorum) Also called a Yellow Fawn Lily. This beautiful yellow lily blooms in late Spring, soon after the snow melts. It tends to bloom in large groups and is quite impressive to see a meadow of yellow. Glacier Lily (Erythronium grandiflorum var. grandiflorum) Also called a Yellow Fawn Lily. This beautiful yellow lily blooms in late Spring, soon after the snow melts. It tends to bloom in large groups and is quite impressive to see a meadow of yellow. slides/lily_glacier.jpg slides/lousewort_bracted.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Bracted Lousewort (Pedicularis bracteosa) Also called Towering Lousewort. This member of the Lousewort family blooms early and is a couple of feet tall. It has a large flower stalk that looks sort of like a pinapple before it blooms. Bracted Lousewort (Pedicularis bracteosa) Also called Towering Lousewort. This member of the Lousewort family blooms early and is a couple of feet tall. It has a large flower stalk that looks sort of like a pinapple before it blooms. slides/lousewort_bracted.jpg slides/lousewort_coiled.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Coiled Lousewort (Pedicularis contorta var. contorta) Also called White Coiled-beak Lousewort. If you look close, you can see the coiled beak that gives this flower a name. Has compound forked leaves. Coiled Lousewort (Pedicularis contorta var. contorta) Also called White Coiled-beak Lousewort. If you look close, you can see the coiled beak that gives this flower a name. Has compound forked leaves. slides/lousewort_coiled.jpg slides/lousewort_sickletop.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Sickletop Lousewort (Pedicularis racemosa var. racemosa) A low to the ground plant that only gets 6" to 12" tall, unlike the other Louseworts that send up a flowerspike. This one has a flower head among its leaves. Sickletop Lousewort (Pedicularis racemosa var. racemosa) A low to the ground plant that only gets 6" to 12" tall, unlike the other Louseworts that send up a flowerspike. This one has a flower head among its leaves. slides/lousewort_sickletop.jpg slides/lovage_grays.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Gray's Lovage (Ligusticum grayi) Often called Meadow Parsley, because of its Parsley like leaves. It often likes damp grassy areas. It has fewer rays on the terminal umbrel than Canby's Lovage which has 15 to 40. Gray's Lovage (Ligusticum grayi) Often called Meadow Parsley, because of its Parsley like leaves. It often likes damp grassy areas. It has fewer rays on the terminal umbrel than Canby's Lovage which has 15 to 40. slides/lovage_grays.jpg slides/luina_silvercrown.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Silvercrown Luina (Luina nardosmia) This Luina is often seen as you drive mountain roads with its tall flowerspike covered with a brilliant yellow flowerhead. It is usually about 3' tall with Maple like leaves. Silvercrown Luina (Luina nardosmia) This Luina is often seen as you drive mountain roads with its tall flowerspike covered with a brilliant yellow flowerhead. It is usually about 3' tall with Maple like leaves. slides/luina_silvercrown.jpg slides/luina_tongueleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Tongue-leaf Luina (Luina stricta) A common plant on Bethel Ridge that sends up a single flowerspike with small yellow flowers that are almost rayless. It is easily recognized by its shining leaves. Tongue-leaf Luina (Luina stricta) A common plant on Bethel Ridge that sends up a single flowerspike with small yellow flowers that are almost rayless. It is easily recognized by its shining leaves. slides/luina_tongueleaf.jpg slides/lupine_broadleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Broadleaf Lupine (Lupinus latifolius var. latifolius) This is a very common Lupine seen in the high country. Has nice broad leaves and blue or blue-white flowers. Broadleaf Lupine (Lupinus latifolius var. latifolius) This is a very common Lupine seen in the high country. Has nice broad leaves and blue or blue-white flowers. slides/lupine_broadleaf.jpg slides/lupine_spurred.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Spurred Lupine (Lupinus laxiflorus ssp. arbustus) Also called Longspur Lupine. Another common variety of Lupine. This has a bump or spur at the back of the flower. Usually canoe shaped leaves that are often lighter green. Spurred Lupine (Lupinus laxiflorus ssp. arbustus) Also called Longspur Lupine. Another common variety of Lupine. This has a bump or spur at the back of the flower. Usually canoe shaped leaves that are often lighter green. slides/lupine_spurred.jpg slides/microseris_nodding.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Nodding Microseris (Microseris nutans) This Microsersis has non-wavy smoother leaves, unlike the Wavy-leaf Microseris. Notice the unopened buds, nodding or bowing before they open. Nodding Microseris (Microseris nutans) This Microsersis has non-wavy smoother leaves, unlike the Wavy-leaf Microseris. Notice the unopened buds, nodding or bowing before they open. slides/microseris_nodding.jpg slides/microseris_wavyleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Wavy-leaf Microceris (Nothocalais troximoides) Also called a False Agoseris, this very pretty wildflower is found in the mountains and especially in the Sagebrush Hills of Central Washington. It is easy to spot, even when not in bloom by looking for the long wavy leaves. Wavy-leaf Microceris (Nothocalais troximoides) Also called a False Agoseris, this very pretty wildflower is found in the mountains and especially in the Sagebrush Hills of Central Washington. It is easy to spot, even when not in bloom by looking for the long wavy leaves. slides/microseris_wavyleaf.jpg slides/milkvetch_yakima.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Yakima milk-vetch (Astragalus reventformis) Quite common on the dryer East side and has pretty white flowers in season. Commonly found in Sagebrush country. Yakima milk-vetch (Astragalus reventformis) Quite common on the dryer East side and has pretty white flowers in season. Commonly found in Sagebrush country. slides/milkvetch_yakima.jpg slides/monardella_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Mountain Monardella (Monardella ordoratissima) Also called Coyote Mint. This makes a small bush that is very fragerant. You can smell it quite well and the Indians made a tea out of it. Butterflies love it. Mountain Monardella (Monardella ordoratissima) Also called Coyote Mint. This makes a small bush that is very fragerant. You can smell it quite well and the Indians made a tea out of it. Butterflies love it. slides/monardella_mountain.jpg slides/monkeyflower_common.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Common Monkey-flower (Mimulus guttatus) The common yellow Monkey-flower found in wet places in meadows. Looks similiar to Mountain Monkey-flower which is much lower to the ground. Common Monkey-flower (Mimulus guttatus) The common yellow Monkey-flower found in wet places in meadows. Looks similiar to Mountain Monkey-flower which is much lower to the ground. slides/monkeyflower_common.jpg slides/monkeyflower_dwarf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Dwarf Purple Monkey-flower (Mimulus nanus) Aptly named, this very small Monkey-flower can be found in damp areas along with Mountain Monkey-flower. Dwarf Purple Monkey-flower (Mimulus nanus) Aptly named, this very small Monkey-flower can be found in damp areas along with Mountain Monkey-flower. slides/monkeyflower_dwarf.jpg slides/monkeyflower_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Mountain Monkey-flower (Mimulus tilingii) Grows low to the ground and has large flowers. Prefers damp areas and sends up a single flower stem. Notice the Dwarf Purple and Musk Monkey-flowers also. Mountain Monkey-flower (Mimulus tilingii) Grows low to the ground and has large flowers. Prefers damp areas and sends up a single flower stem. Notice the Dwarf Purple and Musk Monkey-flowers also. slides/monkeyflower_mountain.jpg slides/monkeyflower_musk.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Musk Monkey-flower (Mimulus moschatus) A small Monkey-flower with leaves smaller than the flower. The yellow petals are all the same size. About the same size as Dwarf Purple Monkey-flower. Musk Monkey-flower (Mimulus moschatus) A small Monkey-flower with leaves smaller than the flower. The yellow petals are all the same size. About the same size as Dwarf Purple Monkey-flower. slides/monkeyflower_musk.jpg slides/monument_plant.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Monument Plant (Swertia radiata) Standing like the Eiffel Tower of the forest, this tall plant is loved by bees and butterflys for its sweet flowers. They often get 3' to 5' tall. Monument Plant (Swertia radiata) Standing like the Eiffel Tower of the forest, this tall plant is loved by bees and butterflys for its sweet flowers. They often get 3' to 5' tall. slides/monument_plant.jpg slides/onion_douglas.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Douglas' Onion (Allium douglasii) One of the many wild Onion that make small bulbs. They usally like rocky lithosol ground and bloom early. Douglas' Onion (Allium douglasii) One of the many wild Onion that make small bulbs. They usally like rocky lithosol ground and bloom early. slides/onion_douglas.jpg slides/orchid_alaska_rein.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Alaskan Rein-orchid (Piperia unalascensis) One of the few green wildflowers you will see. These make a single spike 1' to 2' tall covered with little Orchid flowers. Usually if you look, there will be many. They blend in well with the green grass though. Alaskan Rein-orchid (Piperia unalascensis) One of the few green wildflowers you will see. These make a single spike 1' to 2' tall covered with little Orchid flowers. Usually if you look, there will be many. They blend in well with the green grass though. slides/orchid_alaska_rein.jpg slides/orchid_white_rein.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 White Rein-orchid (Platanthera dilatata) A beautiful plant that likes wet ground, also called a White Bog-orchid. Found in the wet parts of meadows, even in standing water. Gets 1' to 2' tall and is bigger in diameter than the Alaska Rein-orchid. White Rein-orchid (Platanthera dilatata) A beautiful plant that likes wet ground, also called a White Bog-orchid. Found in the wet parts of meadows, even in standing water. Gets 1' to 2' tall and is bigger in diameter than the Alaska Rein-orchid. slides/orchid_white_rein.jpg slides/oregon_checkermallow.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Oregon Checker Mallow (Sidalcea oregana) A very pretty flower that sends up a tall spear that produces flowers along its shaft. Very showy. Oregon Checker Mallow (Sidalcea oregana) A very pretty flower that sends up a tall spear that produces flowers along its shaft. Very showy. slides/oregon_checkermallow.jpg slides/oregon_silene.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Oregon Silene (Silene oregana) One of the many Campions, this one is native, many are introduced from Europe and can be invasive. This variety has frilly little flowers that are very sticky. Oregon Silene (Silene oregana) One of the many Campions, this one is native, many are introduced from Europe and can be invasive. This variety has frilly little flowers that are very sticky. slides/oregon_silene.jpg slides/oregon_sunshine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Oregon Sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum var. lanatum) Also called Woolly Sunflower. Found these mixed in with some Linear-leaf Daisies, so we had a lot of yellow on that slope. This is a different variety than found in the Sagebrush Steppe. Oregon Sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum var. lanatum) Also called Woolly Sunflower. Found these mixed in with some Linear-leaf Daisies, so we had a lot of yellow on that slope. This is a different variety than found in the Sagebrush Steppe. slides/oregon_sunshine.jpg slides/oregongrape_creeping.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Creeping Oregon Grape (Berberis repens) Grows low to the ground, unlike Tall Oregon Grape, although the leaves look similiar. Creeping Oregon Grape (Berberis repens) Grows low to the ground, unlike Tall Oregon Grape, although the leaves look similiar. slides/oregongrape_creeping.jpg slides/paintbrush_harsh.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 slides/paintbrush_harsh.jpg slides/paintbrush_indian.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Scarlet Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata var. miniata) This variety of Paintbrush can often be found along hillsides and in meadows. It has linear leaves that are not forked. Scarlet Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata var. miniata) This variety of Paintbrush can often be found along hillsides and in meadows. It has linear leaves that are not forked. slides/paintbrush_indian.jpg slides/paintbrush_thompson.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Thompson Paintbrush (Castilleja thompsonii) Commonly found in the Sagebrush Steppe, I've even found this rugged paintbrush at 7300' on Bear Creek Mountain. This one is at almost 6000'. Thompson Paintbrush (Castilleja thompsonii) Commonly found in the Sagebrush Steppe, I've even found this rugged paintbrush at 7300' on Bear Creek Mountain. This one is at almost 6000'. slides/paintbrush_thompson.jpg slides/parsley_fernleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Fern-leaf Desert Parsley (Lomatium dissectum var. dissectum) Also called Fern-leaf Biscuitroot. One of the biggest of the Desert Parsleys and easy to spot with its parsley like leaves and chocolate-red flowers. It likes rocky slopes and makes a very attractive plant. Fern-leaf Desert Parsley (Lomatium dissectum var. dissectum) Also called Fern-leaf Biscuitroot. One of the biggest of the Desert Parsleys and easy to spot with its parsley like leaves and chocolate-red flowers. It likes rocky slopes and makes a very attractive plant. slides/parsley_fernleaf.jpg slides/parsley_nineleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Nine-leaf Desert Parsley (Lomatium triternatum var. tritematum) Found abundantly in the mountains of the East side. This parsley can be identified by its narrow, sometimes flat leaves. Nine-leaf Desert Parsley (Lomatium triternatum var. tritematum) Found abundantly in the mountains of the East side. This parsley can be identified by its narrow, sometimes flat leaves. slides/parsley_nineleaf.jpg slides/parsnip_cow.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Cow Parsnip (Heraceum maximum) Makes a very big plant that is typically several feet tall. Looks like a very big Meadow Parsley. The flowers heads are 6" to 8" in diameter. Cow Parsnip (Heraceum maximum) Makes a very big plant that is typically several feet tall. Looks like a very big Meadow Parsley. The flowers heads are 6" to 8" in diameter. slides/parsnip_cow.jpg slides/pennycress_fendlers.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Fendler's Pennycress (Thlaspi fendleri) This pretty white flower grows in the meadows making nice clumbs of snowwhite flowers. Looks similiar to Rockcress. Fendler's Pennycress (Thlaspi fendleri) This pretty white flower grows in the meadows making nice clumbs of snowwhite flowers. Looks similiar to Rockcress. slides/pennycress_fendlers.jpg slides/penstemon_gairdners.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Gairdener's Penstemon (Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri) Also called Gairdner's Beardtongue.This is a semi-mat forming plant that like rocky lithosol areas. Grows low to the ground and its pink-lavender flowers are quite attractive. Gairdener's Penstemon (Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri) Also called Gairdner's Beardtongue.This is a semi-mat forming plant that like rocky lithosol areas. Grows low to the ground and its pink-lavender flowers are quite attractive. slides/penstemon_gairdners.jpg slides/penstemon_lowly.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Lowly Penstemon (Penstemon humilis) This variety of Penstemon tends to be small in size, under 12" and can look a lot like Sulphur Penstemon. It has small dark lines inside the flower, has purple in the back of the tubes and is not heavily bearded on the lower throat. Lowly Penstemon (Penstemon humilis) This variety of Penstemon tends to be small in size, under 12" and can look a lot like Sulphur Penstemon. It has small dark lines inside the flower, has purple in the back of the tubes and is not heavily bearded on the lower throat. slides/penstemon_lowly.jpg slides/penstemon_shrubby.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon fruticosus) Often found on rocky sunny slopes. This Penstemon makes a small bush covered with blue flowers. Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon fruticosus) Often found on rocky sunny slopes. This Penstemon makes a small bush covered with blue flowers. slides/penstemon_shrubby.jpg slides/penstemon_smallflowered.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Small-flowered Penstemon (Penstemon procerus) This penstemon sends up a nice flowerhead covered with blue. Can be quite spectacular in groups. Has smooth, non-toothed leaves. Small-flowered Penstemon (Penstemon procerus) This penstemon sends up a nice flowerhead covered with blue. Can be quite spectacular in groups. Has smooth, non-toothed leaves. slides/penstemon_smallflowered.jpg slides/phacelia_silverleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Silver-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia hastata var. hastata) Also called White-leaf Phacelia. This plant has very pretty leaves, especially when they are young. The flowers tend to come into bloom a couple at a time as the flowerhead unwinds and becomes 3" to 5" long as it matures. Silver-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia hastata var. hastata) Also called White-leaf Phacelia. This plant has very pretty leaves, especially when they are young. The flowers tend to come into bloom a couple at a time as the flowerhead unwinds and becomes 3" to 5" long as it matures. slides/phacelia_silverleaf.jpg slides/phlox_midget.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Slender Phlox (Microsteris gracilis var. humilior) The smallest of the pretty phlox wildflowers you will see. This variety is more branched, with broad leaves at the base and at Cash Prairie, pink in color. It is often called Midget Phlox. Slender Phlox (Microsteris gracilis var. humilior) The smallest of the pretty phlox wildflowers you will see. This variety is more branched, with broad leaves at the base and at Cash Prairie, pink in color. It is often called Midget Phlox. slides/phlox_midget.jpg slides/phlox_midget1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Slender Phlox (Microsteris gracilis var. gracilis) This variety grow more upright and with less branching. At Cash Prairie, I've noticed it has white flowers as compared to the pink on the other variety. Also called Midget Phlox. Slender Phlox (Microsteris gracilis var. gracilis) This variety grow more upright and with less branching. At Cash Prairie, I've noticed it has white flowers as compared to the pink on the other variety. Also called Midget Phlox. slides/phlox_midget1.jpg slides/phlox_spreading.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Spreading Phlox (Phlox diffusa) A mat forming plant that is commonly seen in rocky ground in the high country. The blossoms can vary in color. The needles tend to be prickly. Spreading Phlox (Phlox diffusa) A mat forming plant that is commonly seen in rocky ground in the high country. The blossoms can vary in color. The needles tend to be prickly. slides/phlox_spreading.jpg slides/prairie_smoke.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) This has a red bud that hangs down, but when mature it burst out feathery shoots that sometimes give it the name of "old man's whiskers". Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) This has a red bud that hangs down, but when mature it burst out feathery shoots that sometimes give it the name of "old man's whiskers". slides/prairie_smoke.jpg slides/prairiestar_bulblet.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Bulblet Prairie Star (Lithophragma glabrum var. bulbifera) This variety of Prairie Star has little red bulbs on the joints of the stems and is usually smaller than the Small-flowerd Prairie Star. Bulblet Prairie Star (Lithophragma glabrum var. bulbifera) This variety of Prairie Star has little red bulbs on the joints of the stems and is usually smaller than the Small-flowerd Prairie Star. slides/prairiestar_bulblet.jpg slides/prairiestar_smallflower.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Small-flowered Prairie Star (Lithophragma parviflorum) The prettiest of all the Prairie Stars (in my opinion) and despite the name, the largest. Look for these beauties in the meadows and on the slopes. Small-flowered Prairie Star (Lithophragma parviflorum) The prettiest of all the Prairie Stars (in my opinion) and despite the name, the largest. Look for these beauties in the meadows and on the slopes. slides/prairiestar_smallflower.jpg slides/pussytoes_raceme.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Raceme Pussytoes (Antennaria racemosa) Looks different from the other pussytoes in the areas because of its broad leaves. Notice the many paddle shaped leaves in the picture, all of them belong to Raceme Pussytoes. Raceme Pussytoes (Antennaria racemosa) Looks different from the other pussytoes in the areas because of its broad leaves. Notice the many paddle shaped leaves in the picture, all of them belong to Raceme Pussytoes. slides/pussytoes_raceme.jpg slides/pussytoes_rosy.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Rosy Pussytoes (Antennaria rosea) This attractive member of the pussytoe family often has a tint of pink to it and has low sagebrush green leaves at the base and very reduced ones that clasp the stem. It can be highly variable in color from ivory flowers to pink or red like this one. Rosy Pussytoes (Antennaria rosea) This attractive member of the pussytoe family often has a tint of pink to it and has low sagebrush green leaves at the base and very reduced ones that clasp the stem. It can be highly variable in color from ivory flowers to pink or red like this one. slides/pussytoes_rosy.jpg slides/rockcress_silver.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Silver Rockcress (Arabis puberula) Also called Blue Mountain or Hoary Rockcress. This rockcress blooms a little earlier than some of the other varieties. The flowers hang down often hugging the main stem and they have fuzz on the flower sepals and stem. You will notice neither of these traits on the Spreading-pod Rockcress. Silver Rockcress (Arabis puberula) Also called Blue Mountain or Hoary Rockcress. This rockcress blooms a little earlier than some of the other varieties. The flowers hang down often hugging the main stem and they have fuzz on the flower sepals and stem. You will notice neither of these traits on the Spreading-pod Rockcress. slides/rockcress_silver.jpg slides/rockcress_silver_fungus.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Silver Rockcress (Arabis puberula) This Rockcress plant is covered with an advanced rust fungus (Puccinia monoica). It keeps the plant from growing and blooming properly and turns the plant yellow. In the process, the fungus forces the infected plant to turn clusters of its leaves into brilliant "flowers" (pseudoflowers) and propagates its own genes. I found a number of infected plants on Bethel Ridge. Silver Rockcress (Arabis puberula) This Rockcress plant is covered with an advanced rust fungus (Puccinia monoica). It keeps the plant from growing and blooming properly and turns the plant yellow. In the process, the fungus forces the infected plant to turn clusters of its leaves into brilliant "flowers" (pseudoflowers) and propagates its own genes. I found a number of infected plants on Bethel Ridge. slides/rockcress_silver_fungus.jpg slides/rockcress_spreadingpod.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Spreadingpod Rockcress (Arabis divaricarpa) A common rockcress found in the Eastern Cascades. The flowers mature into long pods like string beans. The flower stems and sepals have no hair on them. Spreadingpod Rockcress (Arabis divaricarpa) A common rockcress found in the Eastern Cascades. The flowers mature into long pods like string beans. The flower stems and sepals have no hair on them. slides/rockcress_spreadingpod.jpg slides/sandwort_bigleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Big-leaf Sandwort (Moehringia macrophylla) Also called Large-leaf Sandwort. As the name implies, it has large leaves and pretty little flowers, although not as many as Thread-leaf Sandwort. Big-leaf Sandwort (Moehringia macrophylla) Also called Large-leaf Sandwort. As the name implies, it has large leaves and pretty little flowers, although not as many as Thread-leaf Sandwort. slides/sandwort_bigleaf.jpg slides/sandwort_spreading.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Spreading Sandwort (Arenaria lanuginosa) This Sandwort has long pointed leaves and a notches in each petal. Not as common as the Thread-leaf Sandwort, but a lot in Cash Prairie. Spreading Sandwort (Arenaria lanuginosa) This Sandwort has long pointed leaves and a notches in each petal. Not as common as the Thread-leaf Sandwort, but a lot in Cash Prairie. slides/sandwort_spreading.jpg slides/sandwort_ballhead.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Ballhead Sandwort (Arenaria congesta var. prolifera) A common Sandwort in the Cascades with very grassy like leaves. Looks similair to Thread-leaf Sandwort, but has grassier leaves and the sepals do are not visible between the petals. Ballhead Sandwort (Arenaria congesta var. prolifera) A common Sandwort in the Cascades with very grassy like leaves. Looks similair to Thread-leaf Sandwort, but has grassier leaves and the sepals do are not visible between the petals. slides/sandwort_ballhead.jpg slides/sanicle_northern.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Northern Sanicle (Sanicula graveolens) Also called Sierra Sanicle. A small low to the ground plant that looks a lot like desert parsley at first glance. The leaves and flowerheads as they mature give them away. They look like Cockleburs when mature. Northern Sanicle (Sanicula graveolens) Also called Sierra Sanicle. A small low to the ground plant that looks a lot like desert parsley at first glance. The leaves and flowerheads as they mature give them away. They look like Cockleburs when mature. slides/sanicle_northern.jpg slides/saxifrage_grassland.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Grassland Saxifrage (Saxifraga integrifolia var. claytoniaefolia) Also called Whole-leaf Saxifrage. This is the most common Saxifrage found in dry stream bottoms and wet areas in meadows. It has broad leaves. Grassland Saxifrage (Saxifraga integrifolia var. claytoniaefolia) Also called Whole-leaf Saxifrage. This is the most common Saxifrage found in dry stream bottoms and wet areas in meadows. It has broad leaves. slides/saxifrage_grassland.jpg slides/shooting_star.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Desert Shooting Star (Dodecatheon conjugens var. conjugens) Also called Bonneville Shooting Star. Notice the black filament tube. It blooms early and likes meadows and moist areas. I find these pretty flowers often near Glacier Lilies or Spring Beauties. Desert Shooting Star (Dodecatheon conjugens var. conjugens) Also called Bonneville Shooting Star. Notice the black filament tube. It blooms early and likes meadows and moist areas. I find these pretty flowers often near Glacier Lilies or Spring Beauties. slides/shooting_star.jpg slides/solomons_seal_false.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 False Solomon's Seal (Smilacina racemosa) This leafy plant makes a nice white crown at the top and looks a little like Corn stocks only smaller. Tends to grow in groups. False Solomon's Seal (Smilacina racemosa) This leafy plant makes a nice white crown at the top and looks a little like Corn stocks only smaller. Tends to grow in groups. slides/solomons_seal_false.jpg slides/speedwell_alpine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Alpine Speedwell (Veronica wormskjoldii) This tiny wildflower is brilliant blue and very small. It's easy to miss as you wander about. Likes moist areas. Alpine Speedwell (Veronica wormskjoldii) This tiny wildflower is brilliant blue and very small. It's easy to miss as you wander about. Likes moist areas. slides/speedwell_alpine.jpg slides/springbeauty_broadleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Broad-leaf Spring Beauty (Claytonia cordifolia) Also called a Heart-leaf Spring Beauty. Looks a lot like the more common Western Spring Beauty only about twice as tall and has pretty green broad leaves. Often, you will often find the tips of the petals notched. Broad-leaf Spring Beauty (Claytonia cordifolia) Also called a Heart-leaf Spring Beauty. Looks a lot like the more common Western Spring Beauty only about twice as tall and has pretty green broad leaves. Often, you will often find the tips of the petals notched. slides/springbeauty_broadleaf.jpg slides/springbeauty_western.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Western Spring Beauty (Claytonia lanceolata) also called a Lance-leaf Spring Beauty. One of the early little flowers in Spring, coming out with the Glacier Lilies and Yellow Bells right after the snow melts. Western Spring Beauty (Claytonia lanceolata) also called a Lance-leaf Spring Beauty. One of the early little flowers in Spring, coming out with the Glacier Lilies and Yellow Bells right after the snow melts. slides/springbeauty_western.jpg slides/stonecrop_lanceleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Lance-leaf Stonecrop (Sedum lanceolatum ssp. lanceolatum) Also called Spear-leaf Stonecrop. A very pretty Stonecrop when in bloom with many multiple flowers and yellow buds. Has lance shaped leaves that come up the stem. Likes lithosol areas. Lance-leaf Stonecrop (Sedum lanceolatum ssp. lanceolatum) Also called Spear-leaf Stonecrop. A very pretty Stonecrop when in bloom with many multiple flowers and yellow buds. Has lance shaped leaves that come up the stem. Likes lithosol areas. slides/stonecrop_lanceleaf.jpg slides/stonecrop_wormleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 slides/stonecrop_wormleaf.jpg slides/tarweed_cluster.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Cluster Tarweed (Madia glomerata) Also called Mountain Tarweed. This small plant normally has three petals or many times, no petals. This example is usually more petals than you will see. Cluster Tarweed (Madia glomerata) Also called Mountain Tarweed. This small plant normally has three petals or many times, no petals. This example is usually more petals than you will see. slides/tarweed_cluster.jpg slides/thistle_edible.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Edible Thistle (Cirsium edule) Also called Indian Thistle. This is often seen in the high country and is a native thistle. It is not invasive like the alien thistles that have invaded the USA. Edible Thistle (Cirsium edule) Also called Indian Thistle. This is often seen in the high country and is a native thistle. It is not invasive like the alien thistles that have invaded the USA. slides/thistle_edible.jpg slides/valarian_sitka.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Sitka Valerian (Valeriana sitchensis) A very pure white flower that sends up a flowerhead 1' to 2' high. Often found near mountain meadows or along the trail. These white beauties can be spotted from afar. Sitka Valerian (Valeriana sitchensis) A very pure white flower that sends up a flowerhead 1' to 2' high. Often found near mountain meadows or along the trail. These white beauties can be spotted from afar. slides/valarian_sitka.jpg slides/vetch_american.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 American Vetch (Vicia americana) This pretty little flower and leafy vine is seen throughout the mountains. Normally does not bloom heavily like domestic Vetch. American Vetch (Vicia americana) This pretty little flower and leafy vine is seen throughout the mountains. Normally does not bloom heavily like domestic Vetch. slides/vetch_american.jpg slides/violet_roundleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Round-leaved Violet (Viola orbiculata) This yellow violet can be identified by its round leaves that have toothed edges. Likes moist places, often near flowing water. Round-leaved Violet (Viola orbiculata) This yellow violet can be identified by its round leaves that have toothed edges. Likes moist places, often near flowing water. slides/violet_roundleaf.jpg slides/waterleaf_ballhead.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Ballhead Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum capitatum) Found on the Eastern side, I have seen this clear down in the Sagebrush country. The flowerheads look a lot like Silver-leaf Phacelia only purple. Ballhead Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum capitatum) Found on the Eastern side, I have seen this clear down in the Sagebrush country. The flowerheads look a lot like Silver-leaf Phacelia only purple. slides/waterleaf_ballhead.jpg slides/waterleaf_fendlers.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Fendler's Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum fendleri) This makes a lot bigger plant then Ballhead Waterleaf. The flowers look much the same as Silver-leaf Phacelia and don't form the pretty purple balls as in the other variety. Fendler's Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum fendleri) This makes a lot bigger plant then Ballhead Waterleaf. The flowers look much the same as Silver-leaf Phacelia and don't form the pretty purple balls as in the other variety. slides/waterleaf_fendlers.jpg slides/willowherb_alpine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Alpine Willowherb (Epilobium anagallidifolium) These very attract little flowers kind of look like Rockcress at first look, even has the seed pods. A close look shows the difference, the flowers come on the end of the seed tube. Alpine Willowherb (Epilobium anagallidifolium) These very attract little flowers kind of look like Rockcress at first look, even has the seed pods. A close look shows the difference, the flowers come on the end of the seed tube. slides/willowherb_alpine.jpg slides/willowherb_white.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 White Willowherb (Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum) Also called Fringed or Ciliate Willowherb. This variety has white flowers and leaves that are triangle shaped and slightly toothed. Often found in Cash Prairie, not in the boggy areas. White Willowherb (Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum) Also called Fringed or Ciliate Willowherb. This variety has white flowers and leaves that are triangle shaped and slightly toothed. Often found in Cash Prairie, not in the boggy areas. slides/willowherb_white.jpg slides/yellow_bell.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 Yellowbell (Fritillaria pudica) This is one of the early flowers that comes up with the Glacier Lilies and Spring Beauties. Really does look like a yellow bell. Yellowbell (Fritillaria pudica) This is one of the early flowers that comes up with the Glacier Lilies and Spring Beauties. Really does look like a yellow bell. slides/yellow_bell.jpg slides/hummingbird.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:03 -0800 The areas near Cash Prairie and Bethel Ridge support a diverse variety of wildflowers. They have the influence of the dry East side, plus at around 6000', get ample snow fall each year. They support Deer, Elk and Mountain Goats and sometimes a Hummingbird tasting the sweet nector of an Edible Thistle. The areas near Cash Prairie and Bethel Ridge support a diverse variety of wildflowers. They have the influence of the dry East side, plus at around 6000', get ample snow fall each year. They support Deer, Elk and Mountain Goats and sometimes a Hummingbird tasting the sweet nector of an Edible Thistle. slides/hummingbird.jpg