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March Flowers Page 5


ONAGRACEAE 
(Evening-
primrose Family)
Oenothera
caespitosa

DWARF EVENING-PRIMROSE

 
Oenothera caespitosa
    


POLYGONACEAE
(Buckwheat Family)
Rumex hymenosepalus

CANAIGRE

 


PRIMULACEAE 
(Primrose Family)
Primula specuicola

CAVE PRIMROSE

 
Primula specuicola
    


RANUNCULACEAE 
(Buttercup Family)
Ranunculus testiculatus

BUR BUTTERCUP

 


ROSACEAE 
(Rose Family)
Amelanchier utahensis

UTAH SERVICEBERRY

 


ROSACEAE
(Rose Family)
Cercocarpus intricatus

DWARF MOUNTAIN-MAHOGANY

 
Cercocarpus intricatus
    


SALICACEAE
(Willow Family)
Populus fremontii

FREMONT'S COTTONWOOD

 


SANTALACEAE
(Sandalwood Family)
Comandra umbellata

BASTARD TOADFLAX

 


SCROPHULARIACEAE
(Figwort Family)
Castilleja chromosa

COMMON PAINTBRUSH

 
Castilleja chromosa
    


ULMACEAE 
(Elm Family)
Ulmus pumila

SIBERIAN ELM

 

 

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Close up of biological soil crust

Did You Know?
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.
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Last Updated: March 14, 2008 at 20:17 MST