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SCIENTIFIC FAMILY NAME COMMON FAMILY NAME TYPE OF PLANT SEASON
OF
BLOOM
      Flower, (brown/green, blue/purple,  pink/red/orange, white, or yellow), 
fern, 
or tree.
Alpine, subalpine, montane, foothills (including mesas), semi-deserts (including canyons).
 Tundra, scree, woodlands, wetlands, streamsides, openings, meadows, rocks, canyons, shrublands, disturbed areas (roadsides, mined areas, timbered lands, avalanche chutes, rock slides), semi-deserts. Spring,
summer,
fall.
Subalpine Fir Pinaceae Pine Tree
Montane, subalpine, alpine
Woodlands
 Summer
Abies concolor
var. concolor 		White Fir Pinaceae Pine Tree
Montane
Woodlands
 Summer
Sand Verbena Nyctaginaceae Four O'Clock White
Semi-desert, foothills
Openings
 Spring
Red Maple Aceraceae Maple Tree
Montane
Woodlands
 Spring
Big Tooth
Maple		 Aceraceae Maple Tree
Foothills, montane
Woodlands
 Spring
Acer negundo Box Elder Aceraceae Maple Tree Semi-desert, foothills, montane Washes, streamsides  Spring
Yarrow Asteraceae Sunflower White
Semi-desert, foothills, montane, subalpine
Meadows, woodlands, shrublands
 Summer,
fall
Yarrow Asteraceae Sunflower White
Semi-desert, foothills, montane, subalpine
Meadows, woodlands, shrublands
 Summer,
fall
Alpine Avens Rosaceae Rose Yellow
Subalpine, alpine
Meadows
 Summer
Monkshood Ranunculaceae Buttercup Purple
Subalpine
Woodlands, meadows, wetlands
 Summer
Acosta diffusa Knapweed Asteraceae Sunflower Pink Foothills, montane Meadows, disturbed areas Summer
Mentzelia Loasaceae Loasa Yellow
Desert, semi-desert
Shrublands, openings
 Spring
Red Baneberry Ranunculaceae Hellebore White
Montane, subalpine
Woodlands
 Spring,
summer
Blue Flax Linaceae Flax Blue
Semi-desert, foothills, montane, subalpine
Woodlands , openings, meadows
 Spring,
summer,
fall
Maidenhair Fern Pteridaceae Maidenhair Fern Fern
Semi-desert
Seeps
 Summer
Musk Plant Adoxaceae Adoxa Brown
Montane, sub-alpine, alpine
Moist areas
 Summer
Giant Hyssop Lamiaceae Mint White
Montane
Rocks
Summer,
fall
Fragrant Snakeweed Asteraceae Sunflower White
Foothills, montane
Woodlands, meadows,
ridges, washes
Summer,
fall
Mountain Dandelion Asteraceae Sunflower Pink/Orange
Foothills, montane, subalpine
Meadows
 Summer
Mountain Dandelion Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow
Foothills, montane, subalpine
Meadows
 Summer
Gilia Polemoniaceae Phlox Pink
Semi-desert
Openings
 Spring
Gilia Polemoniaceae Phlox Pink
Foothills
Openings
 Spring
  Polemoniaceae Phlox Blue
Semi-desert to subalpine
Openings
 Summer
Gilia Polemoniaceae Phlox Pink
Semi-desert, foothills
Openings
 Spring,
summer
Four O'Clocks
 Nyctaginaceae Four O'Clock   Semi-desert Openings Spring,
summer
Onion Liliaceae Lily Pink
Foothills
Woodlands, openings
 Spring
Nodding Onion Liliaceae Lily Pink
Montane
Woodlands, openings
 Summer
Onion Liliaceae Lily Pink
Montane, subalpine
Meadows
 Spring
Allium geyeri
var. tenerum		 Yarrow Asteraceae Sunflower White
Semi-desert, foothills, montane, subalpine
Meadows, woodlands, shrublands
 Summer,
fall
Onion Liliaceae Lily White
Semi-desert
Openings
 Spring
Onion Liliaceae Lily White
Semi-desert
Openings
 Spring
Alder
 Betulaceae Birch Tree Montane, subalpine Streamsides Spring
Chickweed
 Caryophyllaceae Pink White Alpine Tundra Summer
Wild Alyssum
 Brassicaceae Mustard Yellow Foothills Disturbed areas,
fields		 Spring
Alyssum simplex
Wild Alyssum
 Brassicaceae Mustard Yellow Foothills Disturbed areas,
fields		 Spring
Amauriopsis dissecta
Bahia
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills, montane Disturbed areas, meadows Summer, fall
Serviceberry
 Rosaceae Rose White Foothills, montane Woodlands,
shrublands, canyons		 Spring
Serviceberry
 Rosaceae Rose White Semi-desert, foothills, montane Woodlands,
shrublands, mesas, canyons		 Spring
Yellow Stonecrop
Crassulaceae Stonecrop Yellow Foothills, montane, subalpine, alpine Rock and gravel openings Summer
Bluestar
Apocynaceae Dogbane Blue Semi-desert Openings Spring
Amsonia tomentosa
var. stenophylla
Bluestar
Apocynaceae Dogbane Blue Semi-desert Openings Spring
Pearly Everlasting
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Montane, subalpine Meadows. openings Summer
Northern
Fairy Candelabra
 Primulaceae Primrose White Foothills, montane, subalpine Open woodlands, meadows Spring,
summer
Sand Lily
 Liliaceae Lily White Semi-desert Sand, canyons, openings Spring
Ranunculaceae Buttercup Pink Montane, sub-alpine Woodlands, meadows Summer
Angelica
 Apiaceae Parsley White Montane, subalpine, alpine Meadows, woodlands, scree Summer
Angelica
 Apiaceae Parsley  White Montane Streamsides, moist Aspen groves Summer
Caryophyllaceae Pink White Montane Open woodlands Summer
Pussytoes
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Foothills, montane, subalpine Meadows Spring, summer
Pussytoes
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Foothills Meadows, openings, woodlands Spring, summer
Pussytoes
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Foothills, montane Woodlands Spring, summer
Pussytoes
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Alpine Scree, openings Summer
Red Pussytoes
 Asteraceae Sunflower Red Foothills, montane Meadows, woodlands Summer
Death Camas
 Liliaceae Lily White Subalpine Meadows, openings Spring
Broomrape
 Orobanchaceae Broomrape Red Foothills, montane Openings, shrublands,  woodlands Summer
Broomrape
 Orobanchaceae Broomrape Red Semi-desert, foothills, montane Openings, shrublands,  woodlands Summer
Dogbane
 Apocynaceae Dogbane White Foothills, montane Meadows, moist woods, roadsides. Spring, summer
Dogbane,
Indian Hemp
 Apocynaceae Dogbane White Foothills, montane Meadows, moist woods, roadsides. Spring, summer
Colorado Columbine
 Ranunculaceae Buttercup Blue Subalpine, alpine Meadows, woodlands, rocks, scree Summer
Columbine
 Ranunculaceae Buttercup Blue Montane, subalpine Woodlands, rocks Summer
Columbine
 Ranunculaceae Buttercup Red Montane, subalpine Woodlands, rocks Summer
Shooting Star
Columbine
 Ranunculaceae Buttercup Red Montane, subalpine Woodlands, rocks Spring, summer
Columbine
 Ranunculaceae Buttercup White      
Arabis pulchra
Rockcress
 Brassicaceae Mustard Pink/White/Blue Semi-desert, foothills Woodlands,
shrublands,
openings		 Spring
Arceuthobium vaginatum
ssp. cryptopodum
Mistletoe
 Viscaceae Mistletoe Yellow Montane Woodlands Summer
Kinnikinick,
Bear Berry
Ericaceae Heath Pink Montane to alpine Woodlands, openings Summer
Manzanita
 Ericaceae Heath Red Desert semi-desert, canyons Woodlands, shrublands Spring
Chickweed Caryophyllaceae Pink White Montane, subalpine Woodlands Summer, fall
Prickly Poppy
 Papaveraceae Poppy White Foothills Roadsides, disturbed areas Summer
Heartleaf Arnica
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Montane, subalpine Woodlands Summer
Arnica
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Subalpine, alpine Woodland openings, meadows Summer
Arnica
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Subalpine, alpine Woodland openings, meadows Summer
Arnica
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Montane, subalpine Woodland openings, meadows Summer
Arnica
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Subalpine, alpine Rocks Summer
Dwarf Sagebrush
 Asteraceae  Sunflower Yellow Semi-desert Rocks, openings Fall
Artemisia borealis Sagewort Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills, montane Tundra, scree Summer
Artemisia carruthii Sagewort, Wormwood Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills, montane Meadows, woodlands Summer, fall
Artemisia dracunculus Wild Tarragon Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills, montane Rocky openings, roadsides Summer
Sand Sagebrush
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow/brown Semi-desert Shrublands, sand Late summer, fall
Sagewort
 Asteraceae Sunflower White/Green Montane Rock, woodland openings Summer, fall
Sagewort
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills, montane Meadows, gravels Summer
Sagewort, Wormwood
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills, montane, subalpine Meadows, woodlands Summer, fall
Artemisia nova Sagebrush Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills, montane Shrublands Fall
Artemisia scopulorum Sagewort Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Subalpine, alpine Tundra, scree Summer, fall
Artemisia tridentata Sagebrush Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Semi-desert, foothills, montane Shrublands Fall
Milkweed
 Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Brown/Green Semi-desert, foothills Openings Spring
Milkweed
 Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Yellow Semi-desert Sand, shrublands,  Spring
Asclepias involucrata
Milkweed
 Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Yellow Semi-desert Sand, canyon washes, shrublands,  Spring, summer
Milkweed
 Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Yellow Semi-desert Sand, canyon washes, shrublands,  Spring, summer
Showy Milkweed
 Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Pink Foothills Wet areas along roads and fields Summer
Whorled Milkweed
 Asclepiadaceae Milkweed White Semi-desert, foothills, montane Pastures, meadows, woodlands Summer
Butterfly Weed
 Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Yellow Semi-desert Washes, roadsides Spring, summer
Grass Fern
 Aspleniaceae Spleenwort Fern Montane Rocks Summer
Maidenhair
Spleenwort
 Aspleniaceae Spleenwort Fern Montane Rocks Summer
Aster
 Asteraceae Sunflower Blue Foothills, montane Meadows, openings, disturbed areas Summer, fall
Aster
 Asteraceae Sunflower Blue Montane Meadows, openings, streamsides Summer, fall
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Blue Foothills, montane Moist meadows, streamsides, woodland   openings Spring, summer
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Blue Montane, sub-alpine Openings Summer
Astragalus Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus Fabaceae Pea White Foothills, montane Meadows Spring, summer
Astragalus Fabaceae Pea White Foothills, montane Meadows Spring, summer
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Blue Semi-desert, foothills, montane Openings Spring
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Blue Semi-desert Sand in openings, shrublands, woodlands Spring, summer
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus Fabaceae Pea Blue Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea White or Yellow Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus Fabaceae Pea White Foothills, montane Meadows Spring, summer
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Blue Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Yellow Semi-desert, foothills Woodlands,
shrublands, openings		 Spring
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert, foothills Openings Spring
Astragalus, Locoweed
 Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert, canyons Woodlands, shrublands, openings Spring
Astragalus monumentalis
var. cottamii		 Astragalus Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus multiflorus Astragalus Fabaceae Pea Blue Foothills, montane Shrublands, 
woodlands, 
openings		 Spring, summer
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Blue Semi-desert, canyons Woodlands,  openings Spring
Astragalus newberryi
var. newberryi
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert, foothills Openings Spring
Astragalus Fabaceae Pea Blue Semi-desert, canyons Woodlands, shrublands, openings Spring
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea White Semi-desert, foothills Openings Spring
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Yellow Semi-desert Shrublands, openings Spring
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus Fabaceae Pea Pink Semi-desert Openings Spring
Astragalus Fabaceae Pea White Foothills, montane Shrublands, woodlands, openings Spring, summer
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Blue Foothills, montane Shrublands, 
woodlands, 
openings		 Spring, summer
Astragalus
 Fabaceae Pea Blue Semi-desert Shrublands, 
woodlands, 
openings		 Spring, summer
Clematis
 Ranunculaceae Buttercup Blue Foothills, montane Woodlands Spring, summer
Four-Winged Saltbush
 Chenopodiaceae Goosefoot Yellow Semi-desert, canyons Woodlands, shrublands, openings Spring
Shadscale
 Chenopodiaceae Goosefoot Yellow Semi-desert Shrublands, openings Spring
Bahia
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills, montane Disturbed areas, meadows Summer, fall
Arrowleaf
Balsamroot
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills  Woodlands, openings Spring
Berberidaceae Barberry Yellow Montane Woodlands Summer
Kitten Tails
 Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Blue Alpine Tundra Summer
Kitten Tails
 Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Yellow Montane, subalpine, alpine Meadows Summer
Water Birch
 Betulaceae Birch Tree Semi-desert, foothills, montane Streamsides Spring
Betula occidentalis
Water Birch
 Betulaceae Birch Tree Semi-desert, foothills, montane Streamsides Spring
American Bistort
 Polygonaceae Buckwheat White Subalpine, alpine Meadows, wetlands Summer
Alpine Bistort
 Polygonaceae Buckwheat White Subalpine, alpine Meadows, tundra Summer
Rockcress
 Brassicaceae Mustard White Semi-desert, foothills, montane Woodlands,
canyons		 Spring, summer
Rockcress
 Brassicaceae Mustard Pink/White/Blue Semi-desert, foothills Woodlands,
shrublands,
openings		 Spring
Rockcress
 Brassicaceae Mustard Pink Subalpine, alpine Tundra Summer
Rockcress
 Brassicaceae Mustard Pink/White/Blue Semi-desert, foothills Woodlands,
shrublands,
openings		 Spring
Rockcress
 Brassicaceae Mustard Pink/White/Blue Semi-desert, foothills Woodlands,
shrublands,
openings		 Spring
Boechera stricta
Rockcress
 Brassicaceae Mustard White Semi-desert, foothills, montane Woodlands,
canyons		 Spring, summer
Botrychium,
Moonwort
 Ophioglossaceae Adder's Tongue Green Montane, subalpine Meadows,
disturbed areas 		Summer
Botrychium,
Moonwort
 Ophioglossaceae Adder's Tongue Green Montane, subalpine Meadows,
disturbed areas 		Summer
Botrychium,
Moonwort
 Ophioglossaceae Adder's Tongue Green Montane, subalpine Meadows,
disturbed areas 		Summer
Botrychium,
Moonwort
 Ophioglossaceae Adder's Tongue Green Montane, subalpine Meadows,
disturbed areas 		Summer
Botrychium neolunaria
Botrychium,
Moonwort
 Ophioglossaceae Adder's Tongue Green Montane, subalpine Meadows,
disturbed areas 		Summer
Botrychium,
Moonwort
 Ophioglossaceae Adder's Tongue Green Montane, subalpine Meadows,
disturbed areas 		Summer
Canada Thistle
 Asteraceae Sunflower Pink Foothills, montane Meadows,
disturbed areas		 Summer
Bricklebush
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Foothills, montane Canyons,
rocky areas		 Summer, fall
Bricklebush
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Foothills, montane, subalpine Rocky areas Summer
Bricklebush
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Semi-desert Sand,
rocky areas,
woodlands 		Summer
Bricklebush
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Semi-desert, foothills Sand,
rocky areas 		Summer

GENUS AND SPECIES COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC FAMILY NAME COMMON FAMILY NAME TYPE OF PLANT VEGETATION ZONE HABITAT SEASON
OF
BLOOM
Calochortus flexuosus Sego Lily Liliaceae Mariposa Lily White Desert, semi-desert Grasslands, shrublands Spring
Calochortus gunnisonii Sego Lily Liliaceae    Mariposa Lily White Foothills, montane, subalpine Meadows Spring, summer
Calochortus nuttallii Sego Lily Liliaceae Mariposa Lily White Semi-desert, foothills Shrublands, woodlands, openings Spring, summer
Caltha leptosepala Marsh Marigold Ranunculaceae Hellebore White Subalpine Wetlands, openings, meadows Spring, summer
Calylophus lavandulifolia   Onagraceae Evening Primrose Yellow Semi-desert, foothills Woodlands, openings Spring
Calypso bulbosa
var. americana		 Calypso Orchid Orchidaceae Orchid Pink      
Camissonia scapoidea
ssp. scapoidea		   Onagraceae Evening Primrose Yellow Semi-desert Shrublands, woodlands, sand, rock  Spring
Camissonia walkeri
ssp. walkeri 		  Onagraceae Evening Primrose Yellow Semi-desert Shrublands, woodlands, sand, rock  Spring
Campanula parryi
var. parryi 		Harebell Campanulaceae Bellflower Blue Montane, subalpine Meadows Summer, fall
Campanula rotundifolia Harebell Campanulaceae Bellflower Blue Montane, subalpine Meadows Summer, fall
Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's Purse Brassicaceae Mustard White Foothills, montane Meadows, lawns, roadsides, disturbed areas Spring, summer
Cardamine cordifolia
var. cordifolia		 Heartleaf Bittercress Brassicaceae Mustard White Montane, subalpine, alpine Streamsides Summer
Cardaria chalepensis Lens Pod Pepperwort Brassicaceae Mustard White Foothills Meadows, lawns, roadsides. disturbed areas Spring, summer
Carduus nutans Musk Thistle Asteraceae Sunflower Red Semi-desert, foothills, montane, subalpine Meadows, disturbed areas Summer
Castilleja chromosa Desert Paintbrush Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Red Semi-desert, foothills Canyons, grasslands Spring
Castilleja haydenii Paintbrush Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Red/Pink Alpine Tundra Summer
Castilleja integra
var. integra		 Paintbrush Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Red/Pink Foothills, montane Shrublands, woodlands, badlands Spring
Castilleja linariifolia Wyoming Paintbrush Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Red Foothills, montane Shrublands, woodlands Spring, summer
Castilleja lineata Paintbrush Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Yellow Montane Meadows Summer
Castilleja miniata
ssp. miniata		 Red Paintbrush Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Red/Orange Montane, subalpine Meadows Summer
Castilleja occidentalis Yellow Paintbrush Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Yellow Alpine Tundra, meadows Summer
Castilleja rhexifolia Rose Paintbrush Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Red Subalpine, alpine Meadows Summer
Castilleja scabrida Eastwood's
Paintbrush		 Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Red Semi-desert, foothills Openings Spring
Castilleja septentrionalis Yellow Paintbrush Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Yellow Subalpine, alpine Meadows Summer
Castilleja sulphurea Yellow Paintbrush Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Yellow Subalpine, alpine Meadows Summer

Ceanothus fendleri

 Rhamnaceae Buckthorn White Montane Woodlands Summer  
Celtis reticulata Hackberry Ulmaceae Elm Tree Semi-desert Seeps, streamsides Spring
Centaurea diffusa Knapweed Asteraceae Sunflower Pink Foothills, montane Meadows, disturbed areas Summer
Cerastium arvense
ssp. strictum		 Mouse-ear Chickweed Caryophyllaceae Pink White Montane, subalpine Meadows Spring
Cerastium strictum Mouse-ear Chickweed Caryophyllaceae Pink White Montane, subalpine Meadows Spring
Ceratocephala orthoceras Hornhead Ranunculaceae Buttercup Yellow Semi-desert, foothills Meadows, woodlands, shrublands Spring
Cercocarpus intricatus Mountain Mahogany Rosaceae Rose Red Desert, semi-desert Shrublands, canyons, sand Spring
Cercocarpus ledifolius Curl-leaf
Mountain Mahogany		 Rosaceae Rose Yellow Desert, semi-desert Shrublands, canyons, sand Spring
Cercocarpus montanus Mountain Mahogany Rosaceae Rose Red Semi-desert, foothills, montane Shrublands, canyons, woodlands Spring

Chaenactis alpina

 Alpine Chaenactis Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Subalpine, alpine Meadows, scree Summer
Chaenactis douglasii
var. alpina		 Alpine Chaenactis Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Subalpine, alpine Meadows, scree Summer
Chaenactis
 Asteraceae Sunflower White and Yellow Foothills   Woodlands, openings Spring, summer
Chaenactis
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Semi-desert Shrublands, openings Spring, summer
a
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Semi-desert Shrublands, openings Spring
a
 Euphorbiaceae Spurge White Semi-desert Openings Spring
a
 Euphorbiaceae Spurge White Semi-desert Openings Summer, fall
Chamerion angustifolium
ssp. circumvagum
Fireweed
 Onagraceae Evening Primrose Pink Montane, subalpine Openings, disturbed areas Summer, fall
Fireweed
 Onagraceae Evening Primrose Pink Montane, subalpine Openings, disturbed areas Summer, fall
Chamerion latifolium
Alpine Fireweed
 Onagraceae Evening Primrose Pink Subalpine, alpine Streamsides, tundra Summer
Alpine Fireweed
 Onagraceae Evening Primrose Pink Subalpine, alpine Streamsides, tundra Summer
Slender Lip Fern
 Pteridaceae Maidenhair Fern Fern Foothills, montane Rocks Spring
Lamb's Quarters
 Chenopodiaceae Goosefoot Green/white Foothills, montane Openings, wet areas, disturbed areas Summer
Chenopodium incanum
var. incanum
Chenopodiaceae Goosefoot Yellow Semi-desert Openings Spring
Snowlover
 Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon White Alpine Tundra Summer
Hawkweed
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Montane, subalpine Woodlands Summer
Hawkweed
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Montane, subalpine, alpine Meadows Summer, fall
Siberian Gentian
 Gentianaceae Gentian Blue Alpine Tundra Summer, fall
Purple Mustard
 Brassicaceae Mustard Blue Semi-desert, foothills Fields, woodlands, openings Spring
Rabbitbrush, Chamisa
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Semi-desert, foothills, montane Disturbed areas Fall
Rabbitbrush, Chamisa
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills Meadows, woodlands Summer, fall
Rabbitbrush
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills, montane Open woodlands, meadows Summer, fall
Rabbitbrush
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills, montane Meadows, disturbed areas Summer, fall
Chicory
 Asteraceae Sunflower Blue Foothills Fields, openings, disturbed areas Summer, fall
Water Hemlock
Apiaceae
 Parsley White Montane Wet areas Summer
Cicuta maculata
Water Hemlock
Apiaceae
 Parsley White Montane Wet areas Summer
Dotted Saxifrage
 Saxifragaceae Saxifrage White Subalpine Rocks Summer
Cirsium arizonicum
 var. bipinnatum
Thistle
 Asteraceae Sunflower Red Foothills, montane  Woodlands, openings Spring, summer
Cirsium arvense
Canada Thistle
 Asteraceae Sunflower Pink Foothills, montane Meadows,
disturbed areas		 Summer
Thistle
 Asteraceae Sunflower Red Foothills, montane  Woodlands, openings Spring, summer
Thistle
 Asteraceae Sunflower Pink Montane to alpine Openings Summer
Thistle
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Semi-desert, foothills Openings Spring
Thistle
 Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Montane Woodlands, openings Summer
Thistle
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Foothills, montane Meadows Summer
Thistle
 Asteraceae Sunflower White Foothills, montane Woodlands, openings Spring
Spring Beauty
 Portulacaceae Portulaca White Foothills, montane, subalpine Woodlands Spring
Alpine
Spring Beauty
 Portulacaceae Portulaca White Alpine Scree Summer
Clematis columbiana
var. columbiana  
Clematis
 Ranunculaceae Buttercup Blue Foothills, montane Woodlands Spring, summer
Clematis hirsutissima
var. hirsutissima
Sugarbowls
 Ranunculaceae Buttercup Purple Foothills, montane, subalpine Meadows, woodlands Spring
Virgin's Bower Clematis
 Ranunculaceae Buttercup White Foothills, montane Streamsides Spring
Rose Crown
(Queen's Crown)
 Crassulaceae Stonecrop Pink Subalpine, alpine Meadows, tundra, wetlands Summer
Beeplant
 Capparaceae Caper Yellow Semi-desert, foothills, montane Shrublands, openings, disturbed areas Spring, summer
Rocky
Mountain
Bee Plant
 Capparaceae Caper Pink Foothills, montane Roadsides, disturbed areas Summer, fall
Capparaceae Caper Yellow Semi-desert, foothills Shrublands, openings, disturbed areas Spring
Clinopodium vulgare Wild Basil Lamiaceae Mint Pink Montane Open rocky areas Summer, fall
Long-bracted
Orchid
 Orchidaceae Orchid Green      
Blackbrush
 Rosaceae Rose Yellow Semi-desert Shrublands Spring
Blue-Eyed Mary
 Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Blue Foothills to sub-alpine Woodlands, openings Spring
a
 Polemoniaceae Phlox White Foothills Woodlands, openings Early summer
a
 Polemoniaceae Phlox Pink Foothills Openings, Oak brush Spring, summer
Bastard Toadflax
 Santalaceae Sandalwood White Foothills Meadows, openings Spring, summer
Commelina dianthifolia
Dayflower
 Commelinaceae Spiderwort Blue Montane Rocky openings Summer, fall
Apiaceae Parsley White Montane Wetlands Summer
Bindweed
 Convolvulaceae Morning Glory White Foothills, montane Meadows, fields, lawns, woodlands Spring, summer,
fall
Corallorhiza maculata
var. maculata
Spotted Coralroot
 Orchidaceae Orchid White      
Striped Coralroot
 Orchidaceae Orchid Purple      
Clubflower
 Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Pink Semi-desert, foothills Sand Fall
Sugarbowls
 Ranunculaceae Buttercup Purple Foothills, montane, subalpine Meadows, woodlands Spring
Cornus alba var. alba Red-Osier
Dogwood		 Cornaceae Dogwood White Montane, subalpine Streamsides Spring
Golden Corydalis
 Fumariaceae Fumitory Yellow Montane, subalpine Woodlands Spring
Corydalis
 Fumariaceae Fumitory Pink/White Montane, subalpine Wet meadows and forests Summer
Missouri Pincushion
 Cactaceae Cactus Yellow Semi-desert, foothills Openings Spring
Cactaceae Cactus Pink Semi-desert, foothills Openings Summer
Hawthorn
 Rosaceae Rose Tree Foothills, montane Woodlands Summer
  Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills Openings, woodlands Spring, summer
  Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Foothills Openings, woodlands Spring, summer
Crepis runcinata   Asteraceae Sunflower Yellow Montane Wet meadows Summer

Cryptantha crassisepala
var. elachantha

   Boraginaceae Forget-Me-Not White Semi-desert Sandy areas, shrublands, openings Spring
Cryptantha flava   Boraginaceae Forget-Me-Not Yellow Semi-desert, foothills Openings Spring

Cryptantha flavoculata		   Boraginaceae Forget-Me-Not White Semi-desert, foothills Openings Spring
Cryptantha fulvocanescens
var. nitida		   Boraginaceae Forget-Me-Not White/Yellow Semi-desert Openings Spring
Cryptantha gypsophila   Boraginaceae Forget-Me-Not White Semi-desert Openings Spring
Cryptantha humilis   Boraginaceae Forget-Me-Not White Semi-desert Openings Spring
  Boraginaceae Forget-Me-Not White Semi-desert Woodlands, shrublands, openings Spring
Cryptantha paradoxa   Boraginaceae Forget-Me-Not White Semi-desert Openings Spring
  Boraginaceae Forget-Me-Not White Semi-desert Woodlands, shrublands, openings Spring
Cryptantha tenuis   Boraginaceae
Forget-Me-Not
 White Semi-desert Openings Spring
Rock Brake
 Pteridaceae Rock Brake Fern Subalpine Scree Summer
Steller's Rock Brake
 Pteridaceae Rock Brake Fern Subalpine Cliff crevices Summer
Cholla
 Cactaceae Cactus Red Semi-desert Sandy, rocky openings Summer
Cholla
 Cactaceae Cactus Yellow Semi-desert, foothills Openings Summer
a
 Apiaceae Parsley Red Semi-desert Shrublands, woodlands, openings. Spring
a
 Apiaceae Parsley Red Semi-desert Shrublands, woodlands, openings. Spring
Biscuitroot
 Apiaceae Parsley Yellow Semi-desert, foothills Shrublands, woodlands, openings. Spring
Cymopterus glomeratus
Biscuitroot
 Apiaceae Parsley Yellow Semi-desert, foothills Shrublands, woodlands, openings. Spring
Cymopterus lemmonii Mountain Parsley Apiaceae Parsley Yellow Foothills, montane, subalpine Woodlands, meadows Spring, summer
Biscuitroot
 Apiaceae Parsley Yellow Semi-desert Sand Spring
a
 Apiaceae Parsley Yellow Semi-desert, foothills Shrublands, woodlands, openings. Spring
a
 Apiaceae Parsley Yellow Semi-desert Shrublands, openings. Spring
Hound's Tongue
 Boraginaceae Forget-Me-Not Blue Foothills, montane Fields, openings Summer
Lady's Slipper Orchid
 Orchidaceae Lady's Slipper Yellow      
Cypripedium parviflorum
var. pubescens
Lady's Slipper Orchid
 Orchidaceae Lady's Slipper Yellow      
Brittlefern
 Dryopteridaceae Lady Fern Fern Foothills to subalpine Rocks Summer
Cystopteris reevesiana
Brittlefern
 Dryopteridaceae Lady Fern Fern Foothills to subalpine Rocks Summer

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