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ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Cirsium sp.

THISTLE

 


ASTERACEAE 
(Sunflower Family)
Conyza canadensis

HORSEWEED

 


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Townsendia incana

SILVERY TOWNSENDIA

 


ASTERACEAE
 
(Sunflower Family)
Xylorhiza venusta

CISCO WOODY ASTER

 
Xylorhiza venusta
    


BORAGINACEAE 
(Borage Family)
Cryptantha crassisepala

PLAINS CRYPTANTH

 


BORAGINACEAE
 
(Borage Family)
Cryptantha flavoculata

YELLOW-EYE CRYPTANTH

 
Cryptantha flavoculata
    


BORAGINACEAE
 
(Borage Family)
Cryptantha pterocarya

WING-NUT CRYPTANTH

 


BORAGINACEAE
 
(Borage Family)
Cryptantha tenuis

SLENDER CRYPTANTH

 


BRASSICACEAE 
(Mustard Family)
Dithyrea wislizenii

SPECTACLE-POD

 


BRASSICACEAE
 
(Mustard Family)
Draba cuneifolia

WEDGELEAF

 

 

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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: February 13, 2008 at 18:17 MST