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APIACEAE (Carrot Family) Cymopterus purpurascens
WIDEWING SPRING-PARSLEY
ASCLEPIADACEAE (Milkweed Family) Asclepias speciosa
SHOWY MILKWEED
ASTERACEAE (Sunflower Family) Cirsium sp.
THISTLE
ASTERACEAE (Sunflower Family) Lygodesmia grandiflora
SHOWY RUSHPINK
ASTERACEAE (Sunflower Family) Stephanomeria exigua
ANNUAL WIRELETTUCE
ASTERACEAE (Sunflower Family) Xylorhiza venusta
CISCO WOODYASTER
BRASSICACEAE (Mustard Family) Arabis perennans
COMMON ROCKCRESS
BRASSICACEAE (Mustard Family) Arabis pulchra
PRETTY ROCKCRESS
BRASSICACEAE (Mustard Family) Chorispora tenella
MUSK MUSTARD
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Did You Know? There are over 2,000 cataloged arches in Arches National Park. In order to be considered an arch, an opening must measure at least three feet (in any direction).
Last Updated: November 01, 2007 at 21:28 EST