tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62332657553103704592024-03-12T18:07:08.465-07:00Wasatch WildflowersPhotos and descriptions of beautiful flowers that I encounter during my hikes among the Wasatch Mountains in UtahDavid Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-84521669718946385652020-07-26T16:02:00.003-07:002020-07-26T16:02:59.288-07:00Western Larkspur (Delphinium occidentale)<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xpg0A_cBL1o/Xx4Ac1IGRaI/AAAAAAAAZbM/kENcx37JstEqtUnOr3ufN2OfNdWONIdawCNcBGAsYHQ/s1000/IMG_1524.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="375" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xpg0A_cBL1o/Xx4Ac1IGRaI/AAAAAAAAZbM/kENcx37JstEqtUnOr3ufN2OfNdWONIdawCNcBGAsYHQ/w500-h375/IMG_1524.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font size="2">Western Larkspur; Timpanogos, 7/24/2013, David Kenison</font><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Also known as Showy Larkspur. From the Buttercup (<i>Ranunculaceae</i>) family. The genus name, <i>Delphinium</i>, is from the Greek word for "dolphin" and refers to the curved shape of the flower buds.</div><div><br /></div><div>The vibrant blue and purple colors of the Larkspur make it a real standout in mountain meadows. The tall spike (often 3-6 feet) is often densely surrounded by the flowers that are from a half inch to over an inch each.</div><div><br /></div><div>The plant is poisonous to livestock. Crushed larkspur was used by Native Americans to control lice and other insects.</div><div><br /></div><div>A related species, the Glaucous Larkspur, has less densely-packed flowers on the stem</div><div><br /></div><div>These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. Click to view enlargements.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KXeQI54XBrY/Xx4DLV0OjXI/AAAAAAAAZbc/qvE4cl2KyfkBB5IJifPtwBZcsbvc5dZrwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1000/IMG_1509.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KXeQI54XBrY/Xx4DLV0OjXI/AAAAAAAAZbc/qvE4cl2KyfkBB5IJifPtwBZcsbvc5dZrwCNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h192/IMG_1509.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bx-6qATbHu8/Xx4DLWla7bI/AAAAAAAAZbY/oTTcc5-TzD4lLtAucI0dL12WZ8-samoHwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1000/Timp20130724.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bx-6qATbHu8/Xx4DLWla7bI/AAAAAAAAZbY/oTTcc5-TzD4lLtAucI0dL12WZ8-samoHwCNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h192/Timp20130724.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QrKhcooQx80/Xx4FFiIV6UI/AAAAAAAAZbw/BIrB8-ZB9M8Dp9G5IdAilJto8vS8cpRSgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1000/Timp20130724a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="193" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QrKhcooQx80/Xx4FFiIV6UI/AAAAAAAAZbw/BIrB8-ZB9M8Dp9G5IdAilJto8vS8cpRSgCNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h193/Timp20130724a.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-06CNqHumaHg/Xx4FFuQrnWI/AAAAAAAAZbs/MFIbDccJMqoesqSW2hh8arYw7OhmKFaYwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1000/Timp20130724b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-06CNqHumaHg/Xx4FFuQrnWI/AAAAAAAAZbs/MFIbDccJMqoesqSW2hh8arYw7OhmKFaYwCNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h192/Timp20130724b.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Additional information:</b></div><div>USDA information page</div><div>USDA profile</div><div>Lady Bird Johnson Profile</div></div>David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-61412811874319576052020-07-26T14:56:00.001-07:002020-07-26T14:56:11.913-07:00Mountain Bluebell (Mertensia ciliata)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xVu3piI91gA/Xxx_NNjaKJI/AAAAAAAAZYk/YQmuEIYwBGcrGf2qVSAhFBswXr9qZ_yVQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1000/Timp20130724.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="375" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xVu3piI91gA/Xxx_NNjaKJI/AAAAAAAAZYk/YQmuEIYwBGcrGf2qVSAhFBswXr9qZ_yVQCNcBGAsYHQ/w500-h375/Timp20130724.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font size="2">Mountain Bluebell; Timpanogos Basin, 7/24/2013, David Kenison</font></td></tr></tbody></table><br />
<div><span><a name='more'></a></span></div>Also known as Tall Fringed Bluebell, Lungwort. From the Borage (<i>Boraginaceae</i>) family.<div><br />Bluebells are prolific in high mountain meadows. Their dense clusters of light blue bell-like flowers provide part of the wonderful collage of colors so often found in those locations. The bushes are often 2-3 feet high. The young blossoms are pink or lavender, and they fade to pink as they age.</div><div><br /></div><div>The "bell" of each blossom consists of 5 petals tighly fused together, with a slight flare towards the opening. The leaves and stems are eaten by many forest animals.</div><div><br /></div><div>These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. Click to view enlargements.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CyP4d5QS9xQ/Xx341fDAvPI/AAAAAAAAZao/OwSiaBMb8CsqJ5CMgjQDpkoKmKiisCiBACNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/UintasWatson20200709a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="256" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CyP4d5QS9xQ/Xx341fDAvPI/AAAAAAAAZao/OwSiaBMb8CsqJ5CMgjQDpkoKmKiisCiBACNcBGAsYHQ/w170-h256/UintasWatson20200709a.jpg" width="170" /> </a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gcdOqqcfnZI/Xx341bDqnjI/AAAAAAAAZas/2CRjT1UCObw7kS_PuClQbt68A0Q9GJBrACNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/UintasWatson20200709b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="256" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gcdOqqcfnZI/Xx341bDqnjI/AAAAAAAAZas/2CRjT1UCObw7kS_PuClQbt68A0Q9GJBrACNcBGAsYHQ/w170-h256/UintasWatson20200709b.jpg" width="170" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zxqcjiDGH6c/Xx36803IxSI/AAAAAAAAZbA/C4GTmbUr-OkjH14iDdqWU4UlnFS5jpkngCNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/UintasWatson20200709d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zxqcjiDGH6c/Xx36803IxSI/AAAAAAAAZbA/C4GTmbUr-OkjH14iDdqWU4UlnFS5jpkngCNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h170/UintasWatson20200709d.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8r7usIAtVHk/Xx3689D3v4I/AAAAAAAAZa8/nZE7Y0rACtoBq8dUt7quLJv7MOJ5SC_FwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/UintasWatson20200709f.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8r7usIAtVHk/Xx3689D3v4I/AAAAAAAAZa8/nZE7Y0rACtoBq8dUt7quLJv7MOJ5SC_FwCNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h170/UintasWatson20200709f.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Additional information:</b></div><div><a href="https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=MECI3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USDA profile</a></div><div><a href="https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=MECI3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Bird Johnson Profile</a></div></div><div><br /></div>David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-86076045189160982672020-07-23T06:27:00.003-07:002020-07-23T06:27:55.093-07:00Richardson's Geranium (Geranium richardsonii)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kfgSCwnCOYA/Xxe6nn0qoFI/AAAAAAAAZWw/mAxXHHmZtPgA0FrYFD4p74hz3N7rhpxEACNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/UintasLofty20200718_130405a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kfgSCwnCOYA/Xxe6nn0qoFI/AAAAAAAAZWw/mAxXHHmZtPgA0FrYFD4p74hz3N7rhpxEACNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/UintasLofty20200718_130405a.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font size="2">Richardson's Geranium; Uintas Kamas Lake, 7/18/20, David Kenison</font><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Also known as White Crane's Bill. Geraniums are sometimes called Crane's Bills because of the curved shape of their seed pods. From the Geranium (<i>Geraniaceae</i>) family.</div><div><br /></div><div>White Richardson's Geraniums are often found in shadier and moister areas than their purple cousins, the Sticky Geranium, and are less common. The flower is usually quite, sometimes with a tinge of pink or purple, and about an inch in diameter.</div><div><br /></div><div>Named after Sir John Richardson (1787-1865), a British arctic explorer and naturalist.</div><div><br /></div><div>These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. Click to view enlargements.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LRVLpiiY06Y/XxmFBm0NUMI/AAAAAAAAZXk/lS3fsGHm5QY4Zl9A1Y5EY7sWhH7XCvBFwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/IMG_0270x.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LRVLpiiY06Y/XxmFBm0NUMI/AAAAAAAAZXk/lS3fsGHm5QY4Zl9A1Y5EY7sWhH7XCvBFwCNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h170/IMG_0270x.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhOntxHlfB8/XxmFBu-R8UI/AAAAAAAAZXo/aJJFSH2xwNcb2bi1NQugHDekLAnis3DhwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1000/Timp20130724.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhOntxHlfB8/XxmFBu-R8UI/AAAAAAAAZXo/aJJFSH2xwNcb2bi1NQugHDekLAnis3DhwCNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h192/Timp20130724.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S8_tjRlW984/XxmFTcuUQ8I/AAAAAAAAZXw/Fp-UcCw8FnA0orN1BNhk5QKRzSxxJV1uACNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/UintasLofty20200718_130408x.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S8_tjRlW984/XxmFTcuUQ8I/AAAAAAAAZXw/Fp-UcCw8FnA0orN1BNhk5QKRzSxxJV1uACNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h170/UintasLofty20200718_130408x.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nL0tkhsv_rw/XxmFTpgwnKI/AAAAAAAAZX0/CzKgKlYk_tARpk2vcp4CwvHY7OBwHjGbACNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/UintasWatson20200709bx.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nL0tkhsv_rw/XxmFTpgwnKI/AAAAAAAAZX0/CzKgKlYk_tARpk2vcp4CwvHY7OBwHjGbACNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h170/UintasWatson20200709bx.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Compare the Richardson's Geranium (left) with its close cousin, the Sticky Geranium (click to enlarge):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AU8YJujccsY/XxmPmmGYeOI/AAAAAAAAZYA/Xsfa2y5QfCE5f8K17mtMO2jVsd501PUPwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/RichardsonsSticky.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AU8YJujccsY/XxmPmmGYeOI/AAAAAAAAZYA/Xsfa2y5QfCE5f8K17mtMO2jVsd501PUPwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/RichardsonsSticky.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Additional information:</b></div><div><div><a href="https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/geranium_richardsonii.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USDA information page</a></div><div><a href="https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=GERI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USDA profile</a></div><div><a href="https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=GERI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Bird Johnson Profile</a></div></div>David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-36615692883826263632020-07-23T06:27:00.000-07:002020-07-23T06:27:14.309-07:00Sticky Geranium (Geranium viscosissimum)<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ev7ioR2Fguc/Xxe42MmsAaI/AAAAAAAAZWk/hwR0rKuyXiI8J4DlfcLE3lAPwueoZGc9ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1000/Cardiff20150720a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ev7ioR2Fguc/Xxe42MmsAaI/AAAAAAAAZWk/hwR0rKuyXiI8J4DlfcLE3lAPwueoZGc9ACNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/Cardiff20150720a.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font size="2">Sticky Geranium; Cardiff Pass, 7/20/15, David Kenison</font><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Also known as Crane's Bill, Sticky Purple Geranium, Sticky Wild Geranium. From the Geranium (<i>Geraniaceae</i>) family.</div><div><br /></div><div>The sticky geranium is so named because of the sticky hairs that cover the plant. The Wasatch variety apparently is less sticky than those in some other areas, but can still be noted. This delightful pink or purple blossom, normally about an inch in diameter, is found prolifically throughout the summer in all areas of the Wasatch mountains.</div><div><br /></div><div>The pronounced stripes on the petals are thought to lead pollinators to the center where the nectar is, and are even more pronounced under ultraviolet light which is a spectrum visible to insects. The leaves are large and showy and turn red in the autumn. The plant is heavily foraged by wild animals.</div><div><br /><div>These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. Click to view enlargements.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bUdNUsUE3js/XxkMfWlVYNI/AAAAAAAAZXA/jXy_9di99t4mkqRyPYKuW-pAiq0_mWC-wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1000/Cardiff20150720.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bUdNUsUE3js/XxkMfWlVYNI/AAAAAAAAZXA/jXy_9di99t4mkqRyPYKuW-pAiq0_mWC-wCNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h192/Cardiff20150720.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V77Eka39ugs/XxkMfUUfVuI/AAAAAAAAZXE/odsr2GzKbrMhcaXjWwanM1YuQXpZVJZAgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/IMG_0245.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V77Eka39ugs/XxkMfUUfVuI/AAAAAAAAZXE/odsr2GzKbrMhcaXjWwanM1YuQXpZVJZAgCNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h170/IMG_0245.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_hEpJAIk5KE/XxkMzmZvtSI/AAAAAAAAZXU/qszjRrhcgnQc4j-HhoqKjtLJkXRdnrc-ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/IMG_0068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_hEpJAIk5KE/XxkMzmZvtSI/AAAAAAAAZXU/qszjRrhcgnQc4j-HhoqKjtLJkXRdnrc-ACNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h170/IMG_0068.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-16d7Zz7kgpY/XxkMzszMm3I/AAAAAAAAZXQ/TOenDrPMHfAR-unuPQ1zAWnDRgSH2HC4ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/IMG_0242.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-16d7Zz7kgpY/XxkMzszMm3I/AAAAAAAAZXQ/TOenDrPMHfAR-unuPQ1zAWnDRgSH2HC4ACNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h170/IMG_0242.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Compare the Sticky Geranium (right) with its close cousin, the Richardson's Geranium (click to enlarge):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AU8YJujccsY/XxmPmmGYeOI/AAAAAAAAZYA/Xsfa2y5QfCE5f8K17mtMO2jVsd501PUPwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/RichardsonsSticky.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AU8YJujccsY/XxmPmmGYeOI/AAAAAAAAZYA/Xsfa2y5QfCE5f8K17mtMO2jVsd501PUPwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/RichardsonsSticky.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Additional information:</b></div><div><a href="https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=GEVI2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USDA profile</a></div><div><a href="https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=GEVI2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Bird Johnson Profile</a></div></div>David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-88878282596589040422020-07-21T20:40:00.000-07:002020-07-21T20:40:10.229-07:00American Bistort (Polygonum bistortoides)<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-45XtAM8h3rU/XxJvWbWhxiI/AAAAAAAAZVo/HYagbcKvKJs8Q_nB1hhAzbMu1L89Ds7rQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/UintasWatson20200709c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-45XtAM8h3rU/XxJvWbWhxiI/AAAAAAAAZVo/HYagbcKvKJs8Q_nB1hhAzbMu1L89Ds7rQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/UintasWatson20200709c.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font size="2">American Bistort; Uintas, 7/9/2020, David Kenison</font><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Also known as Western Bistort and Smokeweed. From the <i>Polygonaceae</i> (Buckwheat) family.</div><div><br /></div><div>American Bistort is one of the most common mountain wildflowers. The bright white thimble-like heads standing on tall stalks 12" high or more are frequently intermixed in fields of lupine, paintbrush, and other mountain flowers. Sometimes they cover entire fields.</div><div><br /></div><div>At tops of slender, erect, reddish stems bloom dense white or pale pink flower clusters.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The rhizome (underground root stem) are eaten by rodents and bears, and were prized by Native Americans for their pleasant, starchy taste. Deer and elk enjoy the foilage; young leaves may be cooked as greens.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. Click to view enlargements.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v2wHB11zan0/XxJxQ-T-v8I/AAAAAAAAZV0/ByXSs0bKV8Aig-ppX6IUeXs2zujLy8wKwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/UintasWatson20200709a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v2wHB11zan0/XxJxQ-T-v8I/AAAAAAAAZV0/ByXSs0bKV8Aig-ppX6IUeXs2zujLy8wKwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/UintasWatson20200709a.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dDz7PuCPH98/XxJxQ3joN1I/AAAAAAAAZV4/ZjAArNoOfA0h1msyY_O2P2v4hkyABdGBACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/UintasWatson20200709b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dDz7PuCPH98/XxJxQ3joN1I/AAAAAAAAZV4/ZjAArNoOfA0h1msyY_O2P2v4hkyABdGBACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/UintasWatson20200709b.jpg" /></a></div></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hvl14eKvLm8/XxJx-1rD2xI/AAAAAAAAZWQ/O8Vb9UPyQjcya8V6JoJifnKLFPZne4UIwCPcBGAYYCw/s1000/Timp20130724.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hvl14eKvLm8/XxJx-1rD2xI/AAAAAAAAZWQ/O8Vb9UPyQjcya8V6JoJifnKLFPZne4UIwCPcBGAYYCw/w256-h192/Timp20130724.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OkFbY5tHfsU/XxJx-_sisaI/AAAAAAAAZWM/r5wHYenXpX8MBOV3rXjbN4lNXi6yGJXkACPcBGAYYCw/s1000/Timp20130724a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OkFbY5tHfsU/XxJx-_sisaI/AAAAAAAAZWM/r5wHYenXpX8MBOV3rXjbN4lNXi6yGJXkACPcBGAYYCw/w256-h192/Timp20130724a.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px;"><font color="#333333" face=""><div><b>Additional information:</b></div><div><a href="https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=POBI6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USDA profile</a></div><div><a href="https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=POBI6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Bird Johnson Profile</a></div></font></span></div>David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-25483201794124276652020-07-17T20:29:00.000-07:002020-07-17T20:29:38.204-07:00Elephanthead (Pedicularis groenlandica)<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WaM7Alw9iEM/Xwp046ouzpI/AAAAAAAAZTY/CyU_EKgVKMUzgRECSdhcFS9Tvt_MraWLwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/Uintas20180707c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WaM7Alw9iEM/Xwp046ouzpI/AAAAAAAAZTY/CyU_EKgVKMUzgRECSdhcFS9Tvt_MraWLwCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/Uintas20180707c.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font size="2">Elephanthead; Uintas, 07/07/2018, David Kenison</font><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Also known as Lousewort, Bull Elephant's Head. From the <i>Scrophulariaceae</i> (Figwort) family.</div><div><br /></div><div>Many people walk by the Elephanthead flowers and never stop to examine them closely, and thus never discover the fantastic intricacy of the blossom. The individual half-inch flowers that cluster around the vertical stem bear a remarkable resemblance to an elephant. The upper petals curl into a long, curved snout with petals that form into a face and protruding ears.</div><div><br /></div><div>The flowers appear early in the spring in very moist soils at moderate to high elevations. Fern-like leaves support a spike that can reach over 12" and bear scores of purple and pink flowers.</div><div><br /></div><div>The unusual structure of the flower facilitates pollination while at the same time reducing the chances of hybridization with other species; release of the pollen depends on the vibration of approaching bees' wings.</div><div><br /></div><div>These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. Click to view enlargements.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UhS30dYenSI/Xwp15j2YlPI/AAAAAAAAZTs/HIRm5F6H7GAfm6l6EK_4RZYsjFVf3cziACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/UintasWatson20200709a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UhS30dYenSI/Xwp15j2YlPI/AAAAAAAAZTs/HIRm5F6H7GAfm6l6EK_4RZYsjFVf3cziACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/UintasWatson20200709a.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RQMbV79xDvw/Xwp15eb6R2I/AAAAAAAAZTo/9XmhrPxf5IkJK6VZHxzXpe38Tqm7BIGGQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/UintasWatson20200709c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RQMbV79xDvw/Xwp15eb6R2I/AAAAAAAAZTo/9XmhrPxf5IkJK6VZHxzXpe38Tqm7BIGGQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/UintasWatson20200709c.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Ia367hFFvI/Xwp2LV_fk5I/AAAAAAAAZUA/rvTHRdnw0d8y7F5mf2222yEM5f6Knvh7wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/Uintas20180707b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Ia367hFFvI/Xwp2LV_fk5I/AAAAAAAAZUA/rvTHRdnw0d8y7F5mf2222yEM5f6Knvh7wCNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h170/Uintas20180707b.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zLDvdLsKPeA/Xwp2LYagblI/AAAAAAAAZUE/YH5eYql_mNEXEsirwIoFvyiVgPwHYe9_ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/UintasWatson20200709d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zLDvdLsKPeA/Xwp2LYagblI/AAAAAAAAZUE/YH5eYql_mNEXEsirwIoFvyiVgPwHYe9_ACNcBGAsYHQ/w256-h170/UintasWatson20200709d.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Additional information:</b></div><div><a href="https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PEGR2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USDA profile</a></div><div><a href="https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PEGR2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Bird Johnson Profile</a></div></div><div><br /></div><span><!--more--></span>David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-40647832879958541322020-07-12T20:59:00.001-07:002020-07-12T21:00:01.867-07:00Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ACWLE5bDWJ4/XwcVLROcxBI/AAAAAAAAZMw/ts9cStFp9qcuB6-nryHK7N7_jDrVGee4QCK4BGAsYHg/s1000/Timp20130724b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ACWLE5bDWJ4/XwcVLROcxBI/AAAAAAAAZMw/ts9cStFp9qcuB6-nryHK7N7_jDrVGee4QCK4BGAsYHg/w400-h300/Timp20130724b.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font size="2">Field of Lupine; Timpanogos Basin, 7/24/2013, David Kenison<br /></font></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a>Silvery Lupine is one of the most prolific and widespread native blooms in the Wasatch. It is the most common of several lupines found in Utah. Its blooms vary between shades of purple and pink to blue and even white. They are often found in dense clumps covering entire hillsides, intermixed with other bright colored blossoms. The silvery look comes from fine silver hairs covering the leaves, stems, and sepals.</span><div><span><br /></span></div><div>The blossoms form in cylindrical clusters, up to 10" tall, around a vertical stem and resemble wild pea flowers (Lupine is a member of the <i>Fabaceae </i>family, the peas). The leaves are star-like with 6-10 folded spatula-like leaves protruding from a central stem.</div><div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>The Lupine is a n</span>itrogen-fixing plant (able to extract nitrogen from the air) and so very beneficial to soil. However, it is poisonous to livestock if consumed in large quantities.</div><div><br /></div><div><span>These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. Click to view enlargements.</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nAHNFSHZ7sM/XwcZadsKwEI/AAAAAAAAZNU/ybaiAxKnl04gZslvd-DEcjsz3Q-Z4z6CACK4BGAsYHg/s1000/Timp20130724.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nAHNFSHZ7sM/XwcZadsKwEI/AAAAAAAAZNU/ybaiAxKnl04gZslvd-DEcjsz3Q-Z4z6CACK4BGAsYHg/w256-h192/Timp20130724.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sXFTvfe_1lE/XwcZaoZ8GPI/AAAAAAAAZNY/bwfvHYpvpus3LomJFrvri7GvRD6gg4PbgCK4BGAsYHg/s1000/1078812_10151816188796057_36010370_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sXFTvfe_1lE/XwcZaoZ8GPI/AAAAAAAAZNY/bwfvHYpvpus3LomJFrvri7GvRD6gg4PbgCK4BGAsYHg/w256-h192/1078812_10151816188796057_36010370_o.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lpCXZle4p8Q/XwcZuyVeQnI/AAAAAAAAZN4/su9NZNhYOm8H9WsFPvjtbQbAVy6uhLgzQCK4BGAsYHg/s1000/Timp20130724d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lpCXZle4p8Q/XwcZuyVeQnI/AAAAAAAAZN4/su9NZNhYOm8H9WsFPvjtbQbAVy6uhLgzQCK4BGAsYHg/w256-h192/Timp20130724d.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NCW6C162SA4/XwcZvGHfalI/AAAAAAAAZN8/h6IuehZEGJURw1okeigZnVrO90EUHvgywCK4BGAsYHg/s1000/Timp20130724a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NCW6C162SA4/XwcZvGHfalI/AAAAAAAAZN8/h6IuehZEGJURw1okeigZnVrO90EUHvgywCK4BGAsYHg/w256-h192/Timp20130724a.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><span><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span><div><b>Additional information:</b></div><div><a href="https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=LUAR3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USDA profile</a></div><div><a href="https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=LUAR3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Bird Johnson Page</a></div></span></div></div>David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-65991410958708700552020-07-08T20:52:00.005-07:002020-07-08T20:56:11.715-07:00Fireweed (Epilobium augustifolium)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1g4ndu8D9I4/XwZ_31MMS4I/AAAAAAAAZKs/Fc0vicNUAS4tea61Lbpp8dP8usWOpcNvQCK4BGAsYHg/s1000/Timp20130724b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1g4ndu8D9I4/XwZ_31MMS4I/AAAAAAAAZKs/Fc0vicNUAS4tea61Lbpp8dP8usWOpcNvQCK4BGAsYHg/w400-h300/Timp20130724b.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font size="2">Fireweed; Timpanogos, 7/24/2013, David Kenison</font><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>The Fireweed supposedly received its name because it's one of the first plants that appear after a wildfire, and also often appears after ground is disturbed by machinery or avalanches; they start best when there is reduced competition.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fireweed is from the <i>Onagraceae</i> family, the evening primroses. It grows throughout North America and thrives in alpine areas where there is adequate moisture and sunshine. It is known as rosebay willowherb in Great Britain, where it appeared in large quantities after the bombings of World War II. Also known as the Willow Herb and the Great Willow Herb.<div><br /></div><div>This plant is spectacularly noticable in mountain terrains. The tall, prominent stalks can be up to 6' high and the top two feet are covered with clusters of flowers that range from pink to maroon—often 50 or more blossoms on a single stem. It blooms relatively late in the season, late summer and early fall, so its color sometimes stands out even further when other flowers are fading. The leaves turn scarlet in the fall, bringing further color. A single plant can produce tens of thousands of seeds, and each has a tuft of silky hairs at the end that acts as a little sail to carry it in the wind far from the parent plant. The plant also propagates from underground stems.</div><div><br /></div><div>The silky fluff of the seed heads was used by native Americans as fiber for weaving and for padding. The young shoots, leaves, and flower bud clusters are edible and high in vitamins. Tea can be made from the leaves. Honey can be extracted from the sweet nectar of the flowers.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Fireweed blooms from the bottom up, the full set of blossoms appearing over several weeks. A legend among Alaskan natives says that when the stalk is fully bloomed, there are six weeks until the first snow of winter. Another legend states “When fireweed goes to cotton, summer is soon forgotten.”</div></div><div><div><br /></div><div>These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. 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There are over a dozen species in the genus <i>Dodecatheon</i>, all native to North America. Several of them grow in Utah and have very similar appearance, including the Alpine Shooting Star (<i>Dodecatheon alpinum</i>), the Bonneville Shooting Star (<i>Dodecatheon conjugens</i>), and the Jeffrey's Shoorting Star (<i>Dodecatheon jefferyi</i>). The genus name <i>Dodecatheon</i> means "twelve gods" in Greek. Other names for the flower include Few-flowered Shooting Star, Dark Throat Shooting Star, Prairie Shooting Stars, American cowslip, Mosquito bills, Mad violets, and Sailor caps.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>This attractive small pink, red-violet, or magenta flower is normally found in very moist areas such as springs, seeps, and marshy meadows. Stems grow 12 to 15 inches tall and the blossoms are from a half inch to an inch long. The distinctive red petals with bands of white and yellow lead to the black protruding stamen. The stem bends down to display the unique flower that seems somehow upside down and inside out, with the petals flowing back upwards and the downward-reaching stamen forming a tube. In addition to a shooting star, it's been described as a blazing comet or a mini fireworks display.</div><div><br /></div><div>The flowers respond in a unique way to bumblebees; as the bees grasp the tube formed by the five sepals, the vibration of their buzzing wings shakes the pollen grains onto the bee's body. After the flower is polinated, the flower rotates up so the shooting star is pointed to the sky.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. 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From the buttercup family (<i>Ranunculaceae</i>).</div><div><br /></div><div>The monkshood is normally found growing in cooler, moist areas, often near a stream and shaded from prolonged sunshine, at moderate to high elevations. The plants can grow up to 6' tall.</div><div><br /></div><div>The name Monkshood comes from the distinctive shape of the blossom, appearing like the cowl or hood of a medieval monk's habit.</div><div><br /></div><div>The name of the Genus, <i>Aconitum</i>, is Greek for "unconquerable poison." Most species in the genus are very poisonous in their raw state, though the species usually found in the Wasatch is somewhat less toxic. The drug aconitine, extracted from plants growing in Europe and Asia, was used as a weapon and a means of execution in ancient times. In minute amounts and carefully controlled, it can be used medicinally to reduce fever or to treat neuralgia.</div><div><br />These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. 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In the Brassicaceae family, sometimes identified as a mustard. Known as Prince’s Plume, Desert Prince’s Plume, Golden Prince's Plume, and Sentinel Of The Plains.</div>
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The stunning, intricate bright yellow cylindrical blooms of this perennial flower appear in late spring and early summer. They thrive in the foothills of the Wasatch up to about 9000'. They seem to prefer rocky, dry soil; the delicate and dramatic blooms are a lovely contrast to the environment where they often thrive.</div>
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They typically have mounds of light-green foilage with tall flower stalks protruding above. The plants can grow as high as 5 feet tall. The blossom stem blooms upward from the bottom, so partial stems are often seen as the blooms are still emerging.</div>
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The scientific genus name <i>Stanleya</i> is in honor of British naturalist Lord Edward Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby (1775-1851) and a former President of the Linnean Society. The species <i>pinnata</i> (Latin for feathers) describes the feathery appearance of the lower leaves.</div>
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The clusters of flaring trumpets of the Scarlet Gilia are a delight to examine up close. The color ranges from deep red to pale pink. The plants are often 2-3 feet high, displaying the 1-2" blossoms prominently.<br />
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The narrow tubes of the red blossoms attract hummingbirds, who probe with their beaks for the nectar at the base of the tube, pollinating the outer flower in the process. Often a drop of nectar can be tasted at the base of the bloom when plucked from the stem. The plant does emit a skunky odor from basal glands among the leaves, leading to some of the less complimentary nicknames. This odor is more prominent in the whiter varieties, which are often pollinated by moths attracted by the smell.<br /><br />Reportedly some Plateau Indian tribes boiled Scarlet Gilia as a drink for kidney health. The plant is a favorite for grazing by wildlife.<br />
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The Latin genus name <i>Ipomopsis</i> means "striking appearance." The species name <i>aggregata</i> refers to the clustered groupings of the blossoms. The lighter variety, found at higher elevations, is classified as <i>I. aggregata var. macrosiphon</i>.<br />
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David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-1210391100477879362018-06-28T07:01:00.002-07:002018-06-28T07:01:44.260-07:00Wild Hollyhock (Iliamna rivularis)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br /><a name='more'></a>In the Mallow family (<i>Malvaceae</i>). Also known as Mountain Globemallow, Mountain Hollyhock, Maple Mallow, and Streambank Hollyhock. Found throughout northwestern North America.<br />
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The lovely pink and purple flowers of the Wild Hollyhock are smaller than the domestic variety often seen in gardens, but their recognizable shape and coloration makes them a attractive mountain wildflower.<br />
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The species name <i>rivularis</i> means growing by a stream or river; the plants thrive in moist soil. This is one of the first flowers to appear after a fire; the seeds have a very hard coat and heat helps with germination. Seeds can remain dormant and viable in soil for as long as a hundred years.<br />
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<br /><a name='more'></a>In the Buttercup family (<i>Ranunculaceae</i>). Also known as Golden Columbine. Found throughout the Wasatch generally in most well-watered soils and hillsides; also prevalent throughout northwest North America.<br />
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These pretty flowers tend to be smaller than their ubiquitous and far more common cousins the <a href="https://wasatchwildflowers.blogspot.com/2014/07/colorado-columbine-aquilegia-coerulea.html#more" target="_blank">Colorado Columbine</a>, but the pale or dark yellow shade with occasional pink highlighting make them a treat to spot. The blossoms, on the end of a long thin stalk, tend to droop downward.<br />
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The scientific name presents some interesting insights. Some researchers believe the genus <i>Aquilegia</i> is derived from the Latin word <i>aquila</i> for "eagle," referring to the sharp talon-like sepals or spurs. Others attribute it to a combination of <i>aqua</i> ("water") and <i>legere</i> ("to collect") referring to the "nectar at the base of the spur." The species name <i>flavescens</i> refers to the yellow or golden color. The name "Columbine" from the Latin <i>columbinus</i> for "dove" refers to the flower's elegant and graceful appearance.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Also called Fitweed, Case's fitweed, Sierra corydalis, Sierra fumewort.<br />
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Case's corydalis is a tall, bushy plant with a protruding bloom stalk containing dozens of delicate white (sometimes pink) downward-pointing blossoms with purple tips. The leafy stems have large fern-like leaves.<br />
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Named for Professor E. L. (Eliphalet Lewis) Case of California, 1843-1925. Case was a Civil War veteran, school teacher, and plant collector. Corydalis is the Greek name for a crested lark, which the blossom resembles.<br />
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Corydalis contains alkaloids poisonous to livestock, particularly sheep.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Parry's Primrose was named for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Christopher_Parry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Charles Parry</a>, a 19th century explorer, botanist, and mountaineer who discovered many new plant species in the southwest US. The distinctive bright magenta or dark pink flowers on a background of dark green foliage are always eye-catching. The plant can be found in moist areas along streams, springs, and waterfalls at higher altitudes throughout the Wasatch.<br />
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This attractive flower has the rather unfortunate quality of an unpleasant odor, especially when the leaves or blooms are touched or disturbed. The odor has been described as "skunky," "fetid," or "carrion."<br />
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<br />David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-37702696582191577682016-06-11T15:29:00.001-07:002016-06-11T15:56:24.015-07:00Globemallow (Sphaeralcea coccinea)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a name='more'></a>The distinctive red-orange blooms of the Globemallow set it apart from other flowers blooming in the Wasatch foothills. Each flower consists of five heart-shaped petals surrounding a cluster of yellow stamen. Sometimes written as "Globe Mallow," and also known as Common Globemallow, Scarlet Globemallow, Orange Globemallow, and Scarlet Falsemallow.<br />
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Globemallows thrive in hot and dry conditions, and so are often found in the foothills in the springtime. They typically appear in balls or stems of multiple flowers. Leaves are covered by fine hairs.<br />
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Varieties of this plant were used by Native Americans to color earthenware dishes. Crushed or chewed leaves can be used as a poultice for burns, sores, and skin irritations.<br />
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These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. Click to view enlargements.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>In the Mustard family (Brassicaceae). Also known as Sanddune Wallflower and Prairie Rocket. Found throughout the Rockies.<br />
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One of the brightest and most eye-catching of the Wasatch wildflowers, with small 4-petal flowers (up to an inch in diameter) usually appearing in large clusters on free-standing stems. Bright yellow is most common along the Wasatch; colors may tend more orange in other areas. Appears early and stays blooming through much of the summer at varying altitudes.<br />
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Native Americans used the plant as an emetic, or made tea for stomach cramps from dried leaves and seeds. Others used a poultice of chewed leaves to reduce swellings.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Columbine, Mt. Timpanogos, 7/24/2013, David Kenison</td></tr>
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<a name='more'></a>In the Buttercup family. Found throughout the Rocky Mountains at moderate to higher elevations. Sometimes called the Colorado Blue Columbine. Also called "Rocky Mountain Columbine," but this properly refers to a different species, <i>Aquilegia saximontana</i>. Alternate spelling of species name is <i>caerulea</i>.<br />
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The Columbine is the state flower of Colorado, and varieties in that state are often more richly colored in blues and purples, and are often bicolored, with the sepals and petals being dramatically contrasting. Utah specimens tend to be mostly pure and bright white, though some specimens show light color on the lower sepals beneath white petals.<br />
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The flower is beautifully presented with 5 rounded petals, backed by 5 pointed sepals. A cluster of yellow stamen and 5 pistils project from the center. Long thin spurs extend several inches behind the flower. The blossom is normally 2-3" in diameter, growing singly or in clusters on plants close to the ground but sometimes a few feet high.<br />
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The scientific name presents some interesting insights. Some researchers believe the genus <i>aquilegia</i> is derived from the Latin word <i>aquila</i> for "eagle," referring to the sharp talon-like sepals or spurs. Others attribute it to a combination of <i>aqua</i> ("water") and <i>legere</i> ("to collect") referring to the "nectar at the base of the spur." The species name <i>coerulea</i> comes from the word for "blue." The name "Columbine" from the Latin <i>columbinus</i> for "dove" refers to the flower's elegant and graceful appearance.<br />
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The final verse of Colorado's state song includes these lyrics:<br />
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<i>'Tis the land where the Columbines grow,<br />Overlooking the plains far below,<br />While the cool summer breeze in the evergreen trees,<br />Softly sings where the Columbine grows.</i><br />
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These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. Click to view enlargements.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>Also known as Giant Blazing Star or Smoothstem Blazing Star.<br />
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This spectacular bloom is found in early summer at lower elevations along the Wasatch Front, in rocky or sandy soil. The plant itself is unimpressive, with branched, spindly, weedy-looking stems that are generally a foot or two high. The leaves are narrow and sawtoothed.<br />
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At the end of each branch is found one of the more beautiful Wasatch wildflowers. The star-shaped flower grows as large as 3 to 6" across when fully expanded. There are five narrow, pointed petals colored a bright, almost shiny yellow. Among the petals grows a cluster of long, whiskery, yellow stamen - as many as 50 in mature blooms.<br />
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David Douglas, a Scottish botanical explorer, noted the species in his journal after visiting the Columbia River area in the 1830s.<br />
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While the plant is technically perennial, some botanists classify it as biennial - living only for two years.<br />
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The following photos were taken on the "Y" trail in Provo on 7/9/13, and on the Orem Bench trail on 7/9/14. Click to view larger versions.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Also known as Snow Buttercup, Western Wild Buttercup.<br />
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The stunning bright yellow of the Alpine Buttercup brightens many moist seeps and crevices near and above timberline. The blooms are about an inch in diameter, sometimes scattered and single, sometimes in clusters. The 5 petals curve slightly up into a bowl shape - hence the name. Mammals and rodents eat the foliage.<br />
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These photos taken on Pfeifferhorn and Timpanogos, June 2014. Click to enlarge.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>The Alpine Sunflower is in the Aster or Sunflower family. It is also known as the Old-man-of-the-mountain, Graylocks four-nerve daisy, and Rydbergia.<br />
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The species name <i>Grandiflora</i> means large-flowered; bloom are typically 2-3" in diameter. This is one of the prettiest of the western sunflowers. This beautiful bright yellow bloom is found at higher altitudes (above treeline) throughout the Wasatch, often growing in clumps of blossoms in stems that are about 10-12" high. The bright yellow petals have three "teeth" at their tips, surrounding a domed or con-shaped center that is yellow in the younger blooms but turns tan as the flower ages.<br />
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The nickname "old-man-of-the-mountain" refers to the dense hairs on the stems and leaves - an adaptation that reduces water loss in warmer temperatures.<br />
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The plant is said to grow and store for several years until it has enough energy in reserve to blossom.<br />
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Synonyms: <i>Actinea grandiflora</i>, <i>Tetraneuris grandiflora</i>, <i>Rydbergia grandiflora</i><br />
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AF Twin Peaks, July 5, 2014</td></tr>
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Pfeifferhorn, June 28, 2014</td></tr>
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AF Twin Peaks, July 5, 2014</td></tr>
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Pfeifferhorn, June 28, 2014</td></tr>
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<b>Additional links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.swcoloradowildflowers.com/Yellow%20Enlarged%20Photo%20Pages/rydbergia%20grandiflora.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colorado Wildflowers</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=TEGR3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildflower.org</a></div>
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David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-21433171138952028792014-06-03T19:32:00.003-07:002016-06-02T15:10:52.242-07:00Wasatch Beardtongue (Penstemon cyananthus)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wasatch Beardtongue or Penstemon, May 31, 2014, David Kenison. Click to enlarge.</td></tr>
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<a name='more'></a>Other names: Wasatch Penstemon, Blue-Anthered Penstemon, Platte River Penstemon.<br />
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Belongs to the Figwort Family (<i>Scrophulariaceae</i>).<br />
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The Wasatch Beardtongue or Penstemon is one of the most attractive springtime wildflowers. The bushy plants sport rich clusters of snapdragon-like flowers that range from violet and light blue to a deep sky blue. The flowers grow densely on clusters of vertical stems that can be 2 feet high. The flowers are up to an inch long, and have a distinctive 2 lobes above and 3 below.<br />
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The unusual name "beardtongue" comes from the 5th stamen, which is sterile and covered with hairs, often protruding at the base of the flower like a tongue (as seen in the image above).<br />
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The leaves of the plant are oval or lance-shaped, up to 4" long, both basal and along the stem.<br />
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These photos were taken by the author along the Mount Olympus trail on May 31, 2013. Click to enlarge.<br />
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<b>Additional links:</b><br />
<a href="http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PECY2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USDA description</a><br />
<a href="http://www.utahwildflowers.com/WildflowerDetail.aspx?Flower=Wasatch+Penstemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Utah Wildflowers description</a><br />
<br />David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-35567981360363828392014-06-03T17:33:00.003-07:002020-06-21T11:47:59.500-07:00Sego Lily (Calochortus nutallii)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a name='more'></a>Also known as Nuttall's Mariposa. The species name <i>nuttallii</i> recognizes English naturalist Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859), curator of the Harvard Botanic Gardens. He collected the Sego Lily in 1811 on a trip along the upper Missouri River.<br />
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The flower grows on a slender, erect stem that is typically 7-10 inches long. The three petals, 2-3 inches in diameter, are typically pure white in the Wasatch mountains; but can vary to purple or yellow hues. The inner center shows a beautiful purple crescent with a fringe of bright yellow, attracting the pollinators. The plant's basal leaves are long and grass-like but typically wither by flowering time; small leaves may be found on the stems. They prefer dry, sunny exposure at elevations from 5000' to 7000' in the Wasatch.<br />
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Sego is a Shoshone word thought to mean "edible bulb"; Ute Indians called it "sago" and considered the bulb a delicacy. They were roasted or boiled, or made into a porridge-like dish.<div><br /></div><div>When the early Mormon settlers suffered from hunger, particularly in the early years, they ate the bulbs that grow underground like a small onion in large quantities. One pioneer, Elizabeth Huffaker, recorded: "Along the month of April we noticed all the foothills were one glorious flower garden. The snow had gone, the ground was warm. We dug thousands of sego roots, for we heard that the Indians had lived on them for weeks and months. We relished them and carried them home in bucketfuls. How the children feasted on them, particularly when they were dried, for they tasted like butternuts."</div><div><br /></div><div>In recognition of the importance of the plant, it was designated as Utah's state flower in 1911; and in 1913, the LDS Relief Society chose it as their official emblem. It's said to be illegal to dig up the flower now.<br />
<br />These flowers show the early stages of the budding in June 2020, Orem foothills:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RSpoVFmR7uc/Xu-n_XBtbiI/AAAAAAAAY3A/0f_B6Bj9PRg4N7VHCdr_TXODDhOLVOzPwCK4BGAsYHg/s1500/A20200612_072013.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="205" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RSpoVFmR7uc/Xu-n_XBtbiI/AAAAAAAAY3A/0f_B6Bj9PRg4N7VHCdr_TXODDhOLVOzPwCK4BGAsYHg/w205-h205/A20200612_072013.jpg" width="205" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qz0giiyNMws/Xu-ocr3A28I/AAAAAAAAY3s/pxVj8rRhPlQXRQVKEvHwrlEev13JFXb9gCK4BGAsYHg/s1500/B20200612_071959.jpg" style="clear: center; float: center; margin-bottom: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="205" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qz0giiyNMws/Xu-ocr3A28I/AAAAAAAAY3s/pxVj8rRhPlQXRQVKEvHwrlEev13JFXb9gCK4BGAsYHg/w205-h205/B20200612_071959.jpg" width="205" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RhFKsWP0Qo8/Xu-oWL2pPQI/AAAAAAAAY3c/lXbriIig8cwUFEXzff_i3Eyo3vuHMheRACK4BGAsYHg/s1500/C20200615_072018.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="205" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RhFKsWP0Qo8/Xu-oWL2pPQI/AAAAAAAAY3c/lXbriIig8cwUFEXzff_i3Eyo3vuHMheRACK4BGAsYHg/w205-h205/C20200615_072018.jpg" width="205" /></a></div>
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<b>Additional information:</b><br />
<a href="http://extension.usu.edu/rangeplants/htm/sego-lily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Utah State University Extension Services</a><br />
<a href="http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CANU3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USDA information page</a><br />
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<br /></div>David Kenisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967686338617551049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233265755310370459.post-91127527203444248402014-05-28T12:42:00.000-07:002016-06-02T15:11:23.574-07:00Firecracker Penstemon (Penstemon eatonii)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a name='more'></a>Also known as Eaton’s penstemon, Eaton's beardtongue, scarlet-bugler penstemon<br />
From the Figwort/Snapdragon family (<i>Scrophulariaceae</i>)<br />
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The abundant bright scarlet blooms make the Firecracker Penstemon one of the most striking of the Wasatch Wildflowers. The prolific inch-long blossoms line a vertical stalk that can grow as high as 3-4 feet; a single plant cluster can contain 20 or 30 stalks. The flowers are distinctively tubular, occasionally flaring slightly at the open end, and generally hang from one side of the stalk. Hummingbirds love this plant, their long beaks reaching into the thin blossoms to extract the nectar and pollinate in the process.<br />
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Details about the names:
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<li>The size, shape, and color of the blossom make the "firecracker" name obvious.</li>
<li>Daniel C. Eaton was a 19th-century Yale University botanist who traveled to Utah in the 1860s and collected specimens of this plant near Provo in 1869.</li>
<li>The name "beardtongue" comes from the infertile stamen that protrudes from the flower and looks like a hairy tongue.</li>
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The dark green leathery leaves are lance- or heart-shaped, usually close to the ground and extending partway up the stem in opposing pairs.<br />
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This plant grows well in rocky soil with good drainage, and often direct sunlight. It is found throughout the southwestern United States, and blooms from May through August, at elevations from 3000 to 9000'.<br />
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These photos were taken by the author on the Grove Creek trail in June 2013, and the Dry Canyon trail in May 2014.<br />
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<b>Additional links:</b><br />
<a href="http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_peea.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The USDA information sheet</a><br />
<a href="http://extension.usu.edu/rangeplants/htm/firecracker-penstemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">University of Utah Extension Services</a><br />
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