.. Jalbum 8.6 slides/goatrocks_wilderness.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 These images are of the wildflowers in the Goat Rocks, William O Douglas and Norse Peak wilderness areas of Central Washington. Most of these areas are above 5000'. The flowers in these areas are primarily high mountain types. This image is from Cash Prairie looking toward Mt Adams and the Goat Rocks wilderness. These images are of the wildflowers in the Goat Rocks, William O Douglas and Norse Peak wilderness areas of Central Washington. Most of these areas are above 5000'. The flowers in these areas are primarily high mountain types. This image is from Cash Prairie looking toward Mt Adams and the Goat Rocks wilderness. slides/goatrocks_wilderness.jpg slides/agoseris_alpine_lake.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Alpine Lake Agoseris (Nothocalais alpestris) A Dandelion type wildflower of the high country. A couple hints on this one, it has smooth, toothed leaves and notice the dark stains on the petal teeth. Alpine Lake Agoseris (Nothocalais alpestris) A Dandelion type wildflower of the high country. A couple hints on this one, it has smooth, toothed leaves and notice the dark stains on the petal teeth. slides/agoseris_alpine_lake.jpg slides/agoseris_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Mountain Agoseris (Agoseris glauca var. dasycephala) This wildflower is found at high elelvation, in this case at 7200' on Bear Creek Mt. It is a variety of Pale Agoseris which is normally found in mountain meadows. Mountain Agoseris (Agoseris glauca var. dasycephala) This wildflower is found at high elelvation, in this case at 7200' on Bear Creek Mt. It is a variety of Pale Agoseris which is normally found in mountain meadows. slides/agoseris_mountain.jpg slides/agoseris_orange.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Orange Agoseris (Agoseris aurantiaca) This Agoseris looks like an orange Dandelion and is one of the few orange colored wildflowers you will run across in your treks. Orange Agoseris (Agoseris aurantiaca) This Agoseris looks like an orange Dandelion and is one of the few orange colored wildflowers you will run across in your treks. slides/agoseris_orange.jpg slides/agoseris_pale.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Pale Agoseris (Agoseris glauca) Also called Short-beaked Agoseris or Mountain Agoseris. This variety usually has long non-toothed leaves and sends up a stem with a single pale yellow flower on it. Pale Agoseris (Agoseris glauca) Also called Short-beaked Agoseris or Mountain Agoseris. This variety usually has long non-toothed leaves and sends up a stem with a single pale yellow flower on it. slides/agoseris_pale.jpg slides/alumroot_roundleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Round-leaf Alumroot (Heuchera cylindric) Also called Lava Alumroot, this plant likes to grow in rocky areas often from the side of cliffs. It seems to require very little soil to survive. Round-leaf Alumroot (Heuchera cylindric) Also called Lava Alumroot, this plant likes to grow in rocky areas often from the side of cliffs. It seems to require very little soil to survive. slides/alumroot_roundleaf.jpg slides/anemone_western.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Western Anemone (Anemone occidentalis) Also called Mountain Pasqueflower or Old Man of the Mountains, the fuzzy soft seedheads are what most people remember about this wildflower, not the pretty white flowers in the Spring. Western Anemone (Anemone occidentalis) Also called Mountain Pasqueflower or Old Man of the Mountains, the fuzzy soft seedheads are what most people remember about this wildflower, not the pretty white flowers in the Spring. slides/anemone_western.jpg slides/angelica_sharptooth.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Sharptooth Angelica (Angelica arguta) Also called Lyall's Angelica. This makes a beautiful plant 2' to 3' tall, with splendid white flower heads. Sharptooth Angelica (Angelica arguta) Also called Lyall's Angelica. This makes a beautiful plant 2' to 3' tall, with splendid white flower heads. slides/angelica_sharptooth.jpg slides/arnica_hairy.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Hairy Arnica (Arnica mollis) This Arnica likes wet areas and usually along streams. Has dull green soft leaves and hair on the stems and flower bracts. The heads tend to be broader than other varieties. Hairy Arnica (Arnica mollis) This Arnica likes wet areas and usually along streams. Has dull green soft leaves and hair on the stems and flower bracts. The heads tend to be broader than other varieties. slides/arnica_hairy.jpg slides/arnica_heartleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Heart-leaf Arnica (Arnica cordifolia) This Arnica has mostly pointed flower petals and often broad dull green leaves at the base and heart shaped leaves up the stem. Found often in the woods and away from streams. Heart-leaf Arnica (Arnica cordifolia) This Arnica has mostly pointed flower petals and often broad dull green leaves at the base and heart shaped leaves up the stem. Found often in the woods and away from streams. slides/arnica_heartleaf.jpg slides/arnica_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Mountain Arnica (Arnica latifolia) This is another Arnica you will run into and is similar in looks to the Heart-leaf Arnica, but has toothed petals and usually broader leaves. Mountain Arnica (Arnica latifolia) This is another Arnica you will run into and is similar in looks to the Heart-leaf Arnica, but has toothed petals and usually broader leaves. slides/arnica_mountain.jpg slides/arnica_parrys.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Parry's Arnica (Arnica parryi) This one is easy to tell as it has no petals or rays. Notice how the new buds tend to nod or droop, sort of like Nodding Microseris. Grows about 2' tall. Parry's Arnica (Arnica parryi) This one is easy to tell as it has no petals or rays. Notice how the new buds tend to nod or droop, sort of like Nodding Microseris. Grows about 2' tall. slides/arnica_parrys.jpg slides/arnica_streambank.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Streambank Arnica (Arnica amplexicaulis) Also called a Clasping Arnica. This is a tall plant, 2' to 3' with shining toothed leaves. It often is found alongside small creeks or streams. Flowers similiar to Mountain Arnica. Streambank Arnica (Arnica amplexicaulis) Also called a Clasping Arnica. This is a tall plant, 2' to 3' with shining toothed leaves. It often is found alongside small creeks or streams. Flowers similiar to Mountain Arnica. slides/arnica_streambank.jpg slides/aster_cascade.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 slides/aster_cascade.jpg slides/aster_leafybract.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 slides/aster_leafybract.jpg slides/aster_eatons.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Eaton's Aster (Aster eatonii) This Aster is usually found alongside creeks and in the wet environment can get quite tall. The leaves are long and linear and the flowerheads branch profusely at the top as the plant matures. Flowers are usually light lavander in color. Eaton's Aster (Aster eatonii) This Aster is usually found alongside creeks and in the wet environment can get quite tall. The leaves are long and linear and the flowerheads branch profusely at the top as the plant matures. Flowers are usually light lavander in color. slides/aster_eatons.jpg slides/beargrass.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax) Beargrass is one of those flowers you can spot from a long way off. What would a hike be without seeing some of these beautiful tall spears of white flowers. Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax) Beargrass is one of those flowers you can spot from a long way off. What would a hike be without seeing some of these beautiful tall spears of white flowers. slides/beargrass.jpg slides/bistort_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 American Bistort (Polygonum bistortoides) Often called Mountain Bistort, this small flower is often seen in mountain meadows mixed in with the many other colorful wildflowers. American Bistort (Polygonum bistortoides) Often called Mountain Bistort, this small flower is often seen in mountain meadows mixed in with the many other colorful wildflowers. slides/bistort_mountain.jpg slides/bluebell_tall.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Tall Bluebells (Mertensia paniculata) This one gets about 2' tall and the bells are much shorter than the Small Bluebells we see in Sagebrush country. Tall Bluebells (Mertensia paniculata) This one gets about 2' tall and the bells are much shorter than the Small Bluebells we see in Sagebrush country. slides/bluebell_tall.jpg slides/bog_orchid_slender.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Slender Bog Orchid (Platanthera stricta) A smaller version of the beautiful White Bog Orchid with green flowers. Gets about 12" to 18" tall. Slender Bog Orchid (Platanthera stricta) A smaller version of the beautiful White Bog Orchid with green flowers. Gets about 12" to 18" tall. slides/bog_orchid_slender.jpg slides/bramble_dwarf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Dwarf Bramble (Rubus lasiococcus) You offen see these along the trail and they almost look like Wild Strawberries, but have differnet leaves. Also called Creeping Raspberry. Dwarf Bramble (Rubus lasiococcus) You offen see these along the trail and they almost look like Wild Strawberries, but have differnet leaves. Also called Creeping Raspberry. slides/bramble_dwarf.jpg slides/buckwheat_alpine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Alpine Buckwheat (Eriogonum pyrolifolium) This buckwheat is found at higher elevations and usually where you find one you will find many. Alpine Buckwheat (Eriogonum pyrolifolium) This buckwheat is found at higher elevations and usually where you find one you will find many. slides/buckwheat_alpine.jpg slides/buttercup_creeping.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus flammula) A very small low to the ground Buttercup, that likes to grow in or near water. As you can see it sends out long runners. Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus flammula) A very small low to the ground Buttercup, that likes to grow in or near water. As you can see it sends out long runners. slides/buttercup_creeping.jpg slides/buttercup_subalpine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Subalpine Buttercup (Ranunculus eschscholtzii) Also called a Snow Buttercup. These are found in high mountain meadows when the ground is still damp. They grow low to the ground, notice the leaves. Subalpine Buttercup (Ranunculus eschscholtzii) Also called a Snow Buttercup. These are found in high mountain meadows when the ground is still damp. They grow low to the ground, notice the leaves. slides/buttercup_subalpine.jpg slides/cinquefoil_fanleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Fan-leaf Cinquefoil (Potentilla flabellifolia)This variety has three toothed leaves that kind of look like strawberry leaves only more pointed. Fan-leaf Cinquefoil (Potentilla flabellifolia)This variety has three toothed leaves that kind of look like strawberry leaves only more pointed. slides/cinquefoil_fanleaf.jpg slides/cinquefoil_sticky.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Sticky Cinquefoil (Potentilla glandulosa) This Cinquefoil has 5 to 7 leaves and distinctive looking buds. One of the common Cinquefoils in the mountains. Sticky Cinquefoil (Potentilla glandulosa) This Cinquefoil has 5 to 7 leaves and distinctive looking buds. One of the common Cinquefoils in the mountains. slides/cinquefoil_sticky.jpg slides/columbine_red.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Red Columbine (Aquilegia formosa) Often called Western Columbine, this favorite of the high country puts on beautiful displays, as its tall stocks stick up above the other wildflowers. Red Columbine (Aquilegia formosa) Often called Western Columbine, this favorite of the high country puts on beautiful displays, as its tall stocks stick up above the other wildflowers. slides/columbine_red.jpg slides/cudweed_slender.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Slender Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium canescens) This is an unremarkable flower that looks like some of the Pussytoes at first glance. you can see the one flower in full bloom near the center of the picture. Slender Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium canescens) This is an unremarkable flower that looks like some of the Pussytoes at first glance. you can see the one flower in full bloom near the center of the picture. slides/cudweed_slender.jpg slides/daisy_cutleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Cut-leafed Daisy (Erigeron compositus) I have found this variety in both rayed and rayless. The speciman was found at the top of Bear Creek Mt. and was in pretty good shape. Cut-leafed Daisy (Erigeron compositus) I have found this variety in both rayed and rayless. The speciman was found at the top of Bear Creek Mt. and was in pretty good shape. slides/daisy_cutleaf.jpg slides/daisy_subalpine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Subalpine Daisy (Erigeron peregrinus) This is the most common daisy of the high country and can be identified by its fairly wide petals and lavender color. A common wildflower in the high mountains. Subalpine Daisy (Erigeron peregrinus) This is the most common daisy of the high country and can be identified by its fairly wide petals and lavender color. A common wildflower in the high mountains. slides/daisy_subalpine.jpg slides/elephants_head.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Elephants Head (Pedicularis groenlandica) This form of Lousewort really does look like an Elephant head. Look for this in high mountain damp areas. Elephants Head (Pedicularis groenlandica) This form of Lousewort really does look like an Elephant head. Look for this in high mountain damp areas. slides/elephants_head.jpg slides/elmera.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Elmera (Elmera racemosa) This delicate little wildflower has very soft round leaves and creamy bell shaped flowers. Elmera (Elmera racemosa) This delicate little wildflower has very soft round leaves and creamy bell shaped flowers. slides/elmera.jpg slides/fireweed.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) This is a giant among wildflowers, often growing to 6' to 8' tall and standing above the rest of the flowers. It is often seen from roadsides, with its pretty pink flowers. Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) This is a giant among wildflowers, often growing to 6' to 8' tall and standing above the rest of the flowers. It is often seen from roadsides, with its pretty pink flowers. slides/fireweed.jpg slides/fireweed_dwarf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Dwarf Fireweed (Chamerion latifolium) Also called Broad-leaf Willowherb. This plant is found most often in the high mountains, usually in rocky areas. Only gets 1' to 2' tall. Dwarf Fireweed (Chamerion latifolium) Also called Broad-leaf Willowherb. This plant is found most often in the high mountains, usually in rocky areas. Only gets 1' to 2' tall. slides/fireweed_dwarf.jpg slides/foamflower.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Foamflower (Tiarella trifoliata) Also called Three-leaf Foamflower. This dainty little plant looks kind of like Baby's Breath (a weed). It has nice leaves and the tiny flowers tend to be sparse. Foamflower (Tiarella trifoliata) Also called Three-leaf Foamflower. This dainty little plant looks kind of like Baby's Breath (a weed). It has nice leaves and the tiny flowers tend to be sparse. slides/foamflower.jpg slides/forgetmenot_meadow.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Meadow Forget-me-not (Hackelia micrantha) Also called Blue Stickweed, this plant has a distinctive color of pale blue. Makes bushes a couple feet tall. Meadow Forget-me-not (Hackelia micrantha) Also called Blue Stickweed, this plant has a distinctive color of pale blue. Makes bushes a couple feet tall. slides/forgetmenot_meadow.jpg slides/gentian_mountainbog.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Mountain Bog Gentian (Gentiana calycosa) These grow close to the ground and are a vivid blue color. They like moist ground in alpine meadows. Also called Explorer's Gentian. Mountain Bog Gentian (Gentiana calycosa) These grow close to the ground and are a vivid blue color. They like moist ground in alpine meadows. Also called Explorer's Gentian. slides/gentian_mountainbog.jpg slides/grass_of_parnassus.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Fringed Grass-of-Parnassus (Parnassia fimbriata) Doesn't look like grass to me, but a very pretty white flower. Found in damp locations. Fringed Grass-of-Parnassus (Parnassia fimbriata) Doesn't look like grass to me, but a very pretty white flower. Found in damp locations. slides/grass_of_parnassus.jpg slides/groundsel_arrowleaved.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Arrow-leaved Groundsel (Senecio triangularis) This tall relative of Western Groundsel can be 3 feet high and as you can see has pretty flowerheads. The stems have leaves all the way up to the flower. Arrow-leaved Groundsel (Senecio triangularis) This tall relative of Western Groundsel can be 3 feet high and as you can see has pretty flowerheads. The stems have leaves all the way up to the flower. slides/groundsel_arrowleaved.jpg slides/harebell_common.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Common Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) This actually looks like a bell and is a pretty sky blue color. Usually found in bunches. Common Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) This actually looks like a bell and is a pretty sky blue color. Usually found in bunches. slides/harebell_common.jpg slides/hawkweed_scoulers.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Scouler's Hawkweed (Hieracium scouleri) A common Hawkweed of the mountains. Has Microseris looking flowers, but smaller and pale green leaves. Multiple flowers per stem. Scouler's Hawkweed (Hieracium scouleri) A common Hawkweed of the mountains. Has Microseris looking flowers, but smaller and pale green leaves. Multiple flowers per stem. slides/hawkweed_scoulers.jpg slides/hawkweed_slender.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Slender Hawkweed (Hieracium gracile) These are small yellow flowers only about 1/2" across. They are the smallest daisy type flowers you will see. You will also find a variety with white flowers. Slender Hawkweed (Hieracium gracile) These are small yellow flowers only about 1/2" across. They are the smallest daisy type flowers you will see. You will also find a variety with white flowers. slides/hawkweed_slender.jpg slides/hawkweed_whiteflowered.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 White-flowered Hawkweed (Hieracium albiflorum) Looks similiar in shape and size to Slender Hawkweed, but has white flowers instead. The flowers are only about 1/2" in diameter. White-flowered Hawkweed (Hieracium albiflorum) Looks similiar in shape and size to Slender Hawkweed, but has white flowers instead. The flowers are only about 1/2" in diameter. slides/hawkweed_whiteflowered.jpg slides/heather_pink.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Pink Heather (Phyllodoce empetriformis) The most common heather you normally see in the mountains. Has needles like a small Douglas Fir tree, but pretty pink bell flowers cover it in season. Pink Heather (Phyllodoce empetriformis) The most common heather you normally see in the mountains. Has needles like a small Douglas Fir tree, but pretty pink bell flowers cover it in season. slides/heather_pink.jpg slides/heather_white.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 White Heather (Cassiope mertensiana) White Heather is not as common as its cousin Pink Heather and is mostly found at the higher elevations. Notice it has very different looking leaves then pink. White Heather (Cassiope mertensiana) White Heather is not as common as its cousin Pink Heather and is mostly found at the higher elevations. Notice it has very different looking leaves then pink. slides/heather_white.jpg slides/hedgenettel_mexican.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Mexican Hedge-nettle (Stachys mexicana) This plant looks similar to the larger Stinging Nettles plant, but has different flowers and does not sting. The flowers are light burgandy to pink in color. Mexican Hedge-nettle (Stachys mexicana) This plant looks similar to the larger Stinging Nettles plant, but has different flowers and does not sting. The flowers are light burgandy to pink in color. slides/hedgenettel_mexican.jpg slides/hellebore_green.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Green Hellebore (Veratrum viride) No mountain meadow would be complete without some Hellebore growing in it. It looks like a corn field. This plant adds its own beauty to the landscape. Green Hellebore (Veratrum viride) No mountain meadow would be complete without some Hellebore growing in it. It looks like a corn field. This plant adds its own beauty to the landscape. slides/hellebore_green.jpg slides/jacobs_ladder.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Showy Jacobs Ladder (Polemonium pulcherrimum) This plant is found all over the mountains and has pretty pale blue flowers and vetch looking leaves. This plant was found at over 7000' on Bear Creek Mt. Showy Jacobs Ladder (Polemonium pulcherrimum) This plant is found all over the mountains and has pretty pale blue flowers and vetch looking leaves. This plant was found at over 7000' on Bear Creek Mt. slides/jacobs_ladder.jpg slides/larkspur_rockslide.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Rockslide Larkspur (Delphinium glareosum) This Larkspur is found in the high mountains and the white cap looks smaller and less veiny than on Upland Larkspur. Notice the white in the two bottom flower petals that occurs often. Rockslide Larkspur (Delphinium glareosum) This Larkspur is found in the high mountains and the white cap looks smaller and less veiny than on Upland Larkspur. Notice the white in the two bottom flower petals that occurs often. slides/larkspur_rockslide.jpg slides/lily_avalanche.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Avalanche Lily (Erythrinium montanum) Avalanche and Glacier Lilies generally appear in the early Summer when the snow first melts. This one was a late bloomer. Avalanche Lily (Erythrinium montanum) Avalanche and Glacier Lilies generally appear in the early Summer when the snow first melts. This one was a late bloomer. slides/lily_avalanche.jpg slides/lily_catsear.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Mountain Mariposa Lily (Calochortus subalpinus) This pretty lily is also called a Subalpine Mariposa and looks a lot like the Sagebrush Mariposa only covered with hair and of course a beautiful light cream color. Mountain Mariposa Lily (Calochortus subalpinus) This pretty lily is also called a Subalpine Mariposa and looks a lot like the Sagebrush Mariposa only covered with hair and of course a beautiful light cream color. slides/lily_catsear.jpg slides/lousewort_bracted.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Bracted Lousewort (Pedicularis bracteosa) Although this looks similiar to Coil-Beak Lousewort, if you look closely at the shape of the flowers you can see the difference. It has pinnately compound leaves. Bracted Lousewort (Pedicularis bracteosa) Although this looks similiar to Coil-Beak Lousewort, if you look closely at the shape of the flowers you can see the difference. It has pinnately compound leaves. slides/lousewort_bracted.jpg slides/lousewort_coilbeak.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Coil-beak Lousewort (Pedicularis contorta) A very unusual wildflower, it actually looks like a flower with a birds beak sticking out. Has pinnately compound leaves. Coil-beak Lousewort (Pedicularis contorta) A very unusual wildflower, it actually looks like a flower with a birds beak sticking out. Has pinnately compound leaves. slides/lousewort_coilbeak.jpg slides/lousewort_sickletop.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Sickletop Lousewort (Pedicularis racemosa) This is a very common wildflower in the high mountain and easy to recognize its rams-horn curl in the flower. Also called Ram's-Horn Pedicularis. Sickletop Lousewort (Pedicularis racemosa) This is a very common wildflower in the high mountain and easy to recognize its rams-horn curl in the flower. Also called Ram's-Horn Pedicularis. slides/lousewort_sickletop.jpg slides/lupine_broadleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Broad-leaf Lupine (Lupinus latifolius) A very common Lupine in the mountains, having nice broad flat leaves that are deep green in color. Broad-leaf Lupine (Lupinus latifolius) A very common Lupine in the mountains, having nice broad flat leaves that are deep green in color. slides/lupine_broadleaf.jpg slides/lupine_dwarf_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Dwarf Mountain Lupine (Lupinus lepidus var. lobbii) This Lupine is only found on very high places 7000'+ and looks like a stunted Lupine. The leaves are very small and usually have six or seven for each leaflet. Dwarf Mountain Lupine (Lupinus lepidus var. lobbii) This Lupine is only found on very high places 7000'+ and looks like a stunted Lupine. The leaves are very small and usually have six or seven for each leaflet. slides/lupine_dwarf_mountain.jpg slides/marigold_marsh.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Marsh Marigold (Caltha leptosepala) A pretty flower with round succulent leaves. This plant likes to grow in wet places and soon after the snow melts. Notice the Broad-leaf Lupine leaves in the picture. Marsh Marigold (Caltha leptosepala) A pretty flower with round succulent leaves. This plant likes to grow in wet places and soon after the snow melts. Notice the Broad-leaf Lupine leaves in the picture. slides/marigold_marsh.jpg slides/monardella_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Mountain Monardella (Monardella odoratissima) This flower has a very pungent odor and is loved by Butterflys and Bees. The Indians used the leaves to make a tea. It is also called Coyote Mint. Mountain Monardella (Monardella odoratissima) This flower has a very pungent odor and is loved by Butterflys and Bees. The Indians used the leaves to make a tea. It is also called Coyote Mint. slides/monardella_mountain.jpg slides/monkeyflower_common.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Common Monkey-flower (Mimulus gutattus) The most common yellow Monkey-flower found in the mountains. Makes a plant a couple feet tall that is covered with yellow flowers. Common Monkey-flower (Mimulus gutattus) The most common yellow Monkey-flower found in the mountains. Makes a plant a couple feet tall that is covered with yellow flowers. slides/monkeyflower_common.jpg slides/monkeyflower_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Mountain Monkey-flower (Mimulus tilingii) Often found in damp places, this yellow monkey-flower often forms low carpets of yellow flowers. Notice the long stems on each flower. Mountain Monkey-flower (Mimulus tilingii) Often found in damp places, this yellow monkey-flower often forms low carpets of yellow flowers. Notice the long stems on each flower. slides/monkeyflower_mountain.jpg slides/monkeyflower_pink.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Pink Monkey-flower (Mimulus lewisii) Discovered by Lewis and Clark, this brilliant pink flower is instantly recognizable, because of its color and shape. Pink Monkey-flower (Mimulus lewisii) Discovered by Lewis and Clark, this brilliant pink flower is instantly recognizable, because of its color and shape. slides/monkeyflower_pink.jpg slides/monkshood_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Monkshood (Aconitum columbianum) This brilliant blue flower actually looks like a monk with his hood pulled up. Quite common in damp meadows and around lakes. Monkshood (Aconitum columbianum) This brilliant blue flower actually looks like a monk with his hood pulled up. Quite common in damp meadows and around lakes. slides/monkshood_mountain.jpg slides/paintbrush_indian.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata) Also called Scarlet Paintbrush, this variety is widespread and commonly contributes some color to the forest. Notice the long pointed leaves. Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata) Also called Scarlet Paintbrush, this variety is widespread and commonly contributes some color to the forest. Notice the long pointed leaves. slides/paintbrush_indian.jpg slides/paintbrush_smallflowered.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Small-flowered Paintbrush (Castilleja parviflora) Commonly found in the high country, this paintbrush contributes a lot of red color to the high country. Notice the fork shaped leaves. Small-flowered Paintbrush (Castilleja parviflora) Commonly found in the high country, this paintbrush contributes a lot of red color to the high country. Notice the fork shaped leaves. slides/paintbrush_smallflowered.jpg slides/paintbrush_thompson.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Thompson Paintbrush (Castilleja thompsonii) This is the most common green paintbrush and is found in both the mountains and Sagebrush Steppe. This speciman was found near the top of Bear Creek Mt. Thompson Paintbrush (Castilleja thompsonii) This is the most common green paintbrush and is found in both the mountains and Sagebrush Steppe. This speciman was found near the top of Bear Creek Mt. slides/paintbrush_thompson.jpg slides/parsley_meadow.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Meadow Parsley (Ligusticum grayi) Commonly called Gray's Lovage, this pretty plant is often found with Hellebore in mountain meadows. Meadow Parsley (Ligusticum grayi) Commonly called Gray's Lovage, this pretty plant is often found with Hellebore in mountain meadows. slides/parsley_meadow.jpg slides/partridge_foot.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Partridge Foot (Luetkea pectinata) Commonly seen in the high mountains, this plant is kind of mat forming and sends up pretty flowerheads. Partridge Foot (Luetkea pectinata) Commonly seen in the high mountains, this plant is kind of mat forming and sends up pretty flowerheads. slides/partridge_foot.jpg slides/pathfinder.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Pathfinder (Adenocaulon bicolor) Also called a Trail Plant. Looks like Spinach leaves covered with a lacework of very tiny white flowers. Pathfinder (Adenocaulon bicolor) Also called a Trail Plant. Looks like Spinach leaves covered with a lacework of very tiny white flowers. slides/pathfinder.jpg slides/pearly_everlasting.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) The site of pure white Pearly Everlasting is always a joy to see. They seem to be the whitest white you will see when they are young and look like pearls. Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) The site of pure white Pearly Everlasting is always a joy to see. They seem to be the whitest white you will see when they are young and look like pearls. slides/pearly_everlasting.jpg slides/penstemon_cascade.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Cascade Penstemon (Penstemon serrulatus) This variety has nice blue flowers that look a little like Woodland Penstemon. Has arrow shaped toothed leaves. Cascade Penstemon (Penstemon serrulatus) This variety has nice blue flowers that look a little like Woodland Penstemon. Has arrow shaped toothed leaves. slides/penstemon_cascade.jpg slides/penstemon_cliff.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Cliff Penstemon (Penstemon rupicola) Find this one on rocky areas in the high country. Grows low to the ground, making a spawling low shrub. Cliff Penstemon (Penstemon rupicola) Find this one on rocky areas in the high country. Grows low to the ground, making a spawling low shrub. slides/penstemon_cliff.jpg slides/penstemon_small_flowered.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Small-flowered Penstemon (Penstemon procerus)Normally in places like Cash Prairie this, variety is a deep blue, but is light blue here in the Goat Rocks. Small-flowered Penstemon (Penstemon procerus)Normally in places like Cash Prairie this, variety is a deep blue, but is light blue here in the Goat Rocks. slides/penstemon_small_flowered.jpg slides/penstemon_woodland.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Woodland Penstemon (Nothochelone nemorosa) This pretty penstemon has toothed leaves and very large pretty flowers. Often grows in the deep forest. Also called a Woodland Beard-tongue. Woodland Penstemon (Nothochelone nemorosa) This pretty penstemon has toothed leaves and very large pretty flowers. Often grows in the deep forest. Also called a Woodland Beard-tongue. slides/penstemon_woodland.jpg slides/phacelia_silverleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Silver-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia hastata) Also called White-leaf Phacelia, this little plant has very pretty leaves, often a silvery / green in color. The off white blooms are less impressive. Silver-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia hastata) Also called White-leaf Phacelia, this little plant has very pretty leaves, often a silvery / green in color. The off white blooms are less impressive. slides/phacelia_silverleaf.jpg slides/phlox_spreading.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Spreading Phlox (Phlox diffusa) This sprawling, mat forming plant, likes rocky areas and grows low to the ground, with many blooms. Spreading Phlox (Phlox diffusa) This sprawling, mat forming plant, likes rocky areas and grows low to the ground, with many blooms. slides/phlox_spreading.jpg slides/pinesap.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Pinesap (Hypopitys monotropa) Often seen in the shade, at first glance they look like somekind of a mushroom, but have small bell shaped flowers. Pinesap (Hypopitys monotropa) Often seen in the shade, at first glance they look like somekind of a mushroom, but have small bell shaped flowers. slides/pinesap.jpg slides/pipsissewa.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata) Also called Prince's Pine, this pretty little wildflower has beautiful evergreen leaves with the flowers on top. Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata) Also called Prince's Pine, this pretty little wildflower has beautiful evergreen leaves with the flowers on top. slides/pipsissewa.jpg slides/pipsissewa_little.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Little Pipsissewa (Chimaphila menziesii) Also called Little Prince's Pine. This is a close relative of Pipsissewa, but has slightly different leaves and creamy colored flowers. Little Pipsissewa (Chimaphila menziesii) Also called Little Prince's Pine. This is a close relative of Pipsissewa, but has slightly different leaves and creamy colored flowers. slides/pipsissewa_little.jpg slides/plantain_rattlesnake.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera oblongifolia) This little plant looks similiar to White-vein Wintergreen. It's leaves have a white vein going down the center and often white patches giving it the apparance of a Rattlesnake. Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera oblongifolia) This little plant looks similiar to White-vein Wintergreen. It's leaves have a white vein going down the center and often white patches giving it the apparance of a Rattlesnake. slides/plantain_rattlesnake.jpg slides/pussytoes_alpine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Alpine Pussytoes (Antennaria alpina) A small pussytoe with very reduced leaves on the stems and small pale green, mat forming leaves on the ground. Alpine Pussytoes (Antennaria alpina) A small pussytoe with very reduced leaves on the stems and small pale green, mat forming leaves on the ground. slides/pussytoes_alpine.jpg slides/pussytoes_woolly.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Woolly Pussytoes (Antennaria lanta) Much taller than Alpine Pussytoes, but they can grow in the same area. Has large leaves all the way up the stalk, but the same size flower as Alpine Pussytoes. Woolly Pussytoes (Antennaria lanta) Much taller than Alpine Pussytoes, but they can grow in the same area. Has large leaves all the way up the stalk, but the same size flower as Alpine Pussytoes. slides/pussytoes_woolly.jpg slides/queens_cup.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Queen's Cup (Clintonia uniflora) Found in the forest and sends up a single flowerhead from its pretty leaves. Queen's Cup (Clintonia uniflora) Found in the forest and sends up a single flowerhead from its pretty leaves. slides/queens_cup.jpg slides/saxifrage_alpine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Alpine Saxifrage (Saxifraga tolmiei) Found at higher elevations, this Saxifrange has very different leaves. Alpine Saxifrage (Saxifraga tolmiei) Found at higher elevations, this Saxifrange has very different leaves. slides/saxifrage_alpine.jpg slides/self_heal.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris ssp. lanceolata) A very pretty little plant about 8" to 10" tall that has purple fringed petals. Although I have not seen it alot, it is quite common in the mountains. Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris ssp. lanceolata) A very pretty little plant about 8" to 10" tall that has purple fringed petals. Although I have not seen it alot, it is quite common in the mountains. slides/self_heal.jpg slides/speedwell_alpine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Alpine Speedwell (Veronica wormskjoldii) Small blue flowers make this easy to overlook, but a second glance reveals a very delicate wildflower. Alpine Speedwell (Veronica wormskjoldii) Small blue flowers make this easy to overlook, but a second glance reveals a very delicate wildflower. slides/speedwell_alpine.jpg slides/speedwell_cusicks.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Cusicks Speedwell (Veronica cusickii) This brilliant blue flower is found in moist areas of the high country. It has a distinct look with the long stigma sticking out. Cusicks Speedwell (Veronica cusickii) This brilliant blue flower is found in moist areas of the high country. It has a distinct look with the long stigma sticking out. slides/speedwell_cusicks.jpg slides/springbeauty_broadleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Broad-leaf Spring Beauty (Claytonia cordifolia) This pretty version of the Spring beauty is taller and has broader leaves then Western Spring Beauty. It is normally found near water or moist areas. Broad-leaf Spring Beauty (Claytonia cordifolia) This pretty version of the Spring beauty is taller and has broader leaves then Western Spring Beauty. It is normally found near water or moist areas. slides/springbeauty_broadleaf.jpg slides/stonecrop_spreading.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Spreading Stonecrop (Sedum divergens) This common stonecrop is low to the ground and has round leaves growing along the stem. Spreading Stonecrop (Sedum divergens) This common stonecrop is low to the ground and has round leaves growing along the stem. slides/stonecrop_spreading.jpg slides/twinflower.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) Also called American Twinflower. The name is pretty self explanatory for this pretty little wildflower. Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) Also called American Twinflower. The name is pretty self explanatory for this pretty little wildflower. slides/twinflower.jpg slides/umbrellawort_strictlands.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Strictland's Tauschia (Tauschia strictlandii) Also called Strickland's Umbrellawort. This looks similiar to Nine-leaf Desert Parsley, but has much broader leaves and grows in the moist areas in the high mountains. Strictland's Tauschia (Tauschia strictlandii) Also called Strickland's Umbrellawort. This looks similiar to Nine-leaf Desert Parsley, but has much broader leaves and grows in the moist areas in the high mountains. slides/umbrellawort_strictlands.jpg slides/valerian_sitka.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Sitka Valerian (Valeriana sitchensis) These bright white snowballs can often be seen along the trail in the high country, especially when passing through damp areas. Sitka Valerian (Valeriana sitchensis) These bright white snowballs can often be seen along the trail in the high country, especially when passing through damp areas. slides/valerian_sitka.jpg slides/vanilla_leaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Vanilla Leaf (Achlys triphylla) Has absolutely stunning leaves and a flower shoot that looks a lot like Bistort when at its prime. These are past bloom and have only the seed heads left. Grows in large quanities in the deep woods. Vanilla Leaf (Achlys triphylla) Has absolutely stunning leaves and a flower shoot that looks a lot like Bistort when at its prime. These are past bloom and have only the seed heads left. Grows in large quanities in the deep woods. slides/vanilla_leaf.jpg slides/vetch_american.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 American Vetch (Vicia americana) This common native Vetch is seen throughout the mountains and has very pretty flowers. American Vetch (Vicia americana) This common native Vetch is seen throughout the mountains and has very pretty flowers. slides/vetch_american.jpg slides/violet_earlyblue.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Early Blue Violet (Viola adunca) As the name implies, this is an early bloomer and a pretty wildflower to come across on the trail. Early Blue Violet (Viola adunca) As the name implies, this is an early bloomer and a pretty wildflower to come across on the trail. slides/violet_earlyblue.jpg slides/wallflower_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Mountain Wallflower (Erysimum arenicola) This pale yellow flower is often seen on the sunny slopes of the mountains. This speciman is attracted to the local ants. Mountain Wallflower (Erysimum arenicola) This pale yellow flower is often seen on the sunny slopes of the mountains. This speciman is attracted to the local ants. slides/wallflower_mountain.jpg slides/wintergreen_onesided.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 One-sided Wintergreen (Orthilia secunda) Also called Sidebells Wintergreen. This variety has all the floweres hanging on one side, like little bells. One-sided Wintergreen (Orthilia secunda) Also called Sidebells Wintergreen. This variety has all the floweres hanging on one side, like little bells. slides/wintergreen_onesided.jpg slides/wintergreen_pink.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Pink Wintergreen (Pyrola asarifolia) A small dainty little flower, with hanging pods that go up the stem. Leaves at the base persist through a Winter, thus the name Wintergreen. Pink Wintergreen (Pyrola asarifolia) A small dainty little flower, with hanging pods that go up the stem. Leaves at the base persist through a Winter, thus the name Wintergreen. slides/wintergreen_pink.jpg slides/wintergreen_whiteveined.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 White-vein Wintergreen (Pyrola picta) This Wintergreen has cream colored flowers and very pretty veined leaves. A really attractive little plant. White-vein Wintergreen (Pyrola picta) This Wintergreen has cream colored flowers and very pretty veined leaves. A really attractive little plant. slides/wintergreen_whiteveined.jpg slides/wood_nymph.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:43 -0800 Wood Nymph (Moneses uniflora) This pretty little flower is found in the deep woods in moist areas. It nods to one side and this image is of the back side of the flower. Wood Nymph (Moneses uniflora) This pretty little flower is found in the deep woods in moist areas. It nods to one side and this image is of the back side of the flower. slides/wood_nymph.jpg