• Double O Arch

    Arches

    National Park Utah

August Flowers Page 1

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ASCLEPIADACEAE
(Milkweed Family)
Asclepias latifolia

BROADLEAF MILKWEED

 


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Ambrosia acanthicarpa

BUR RAGWEED

 
Ambrosia acanthicarpa
    


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Artemisia bigelovii

BIGELOW'S SAGEBRUSH

 


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Artemisia ludoviciana

LOUISIANA WORMWOOD

 


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Artemisia tridentata

BIG SAGEBRUSH

 
Artemisia tridentata
    


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Brickellia longifolia

LONGLEAF BRICKELLBUSH

 


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Chrysopsis villosa

HAIRY GOLDENASTER

 


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Chrysothamnus nauseosus

RUBBER RABBITBRUSH

 
Chrysothamnus nauseosus
    


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Chrysothamnus parryi

PARRY'S RABBITBRUSH

 

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Did You Know?

Close up of biological soil crust

The dirt is alive! A living crust called "Biological Soil Crust" covers much of Arches and the surrounding area. Composed of algae, lichens and bacteria, this crust provides a secure foundation for desert plants. Please stay on roads and trails to avoid trampling this important resource. More...