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Trees - Paper Birch
 
Paper Birch - Betula papyrifera
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Paper Birch, Canoe Birch - Betula papyrifera
 
Wildfire is important for the establishment of Paper Birch stands but may also estroy established stands.  In the autumn, stands of Paper Birch stand out as bright yellow.
Shell-leaf Penstemon
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Star Lily  

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The Star Lilly (Leucocrinum montanum) has several common names including sand lily, sage lily, mountain lily, wild tuberose, and Star-of-Bethlehem. The word Leucocrinum comes from Greek meaning "white lily."
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Last Updated: September 20, 2007 at 10:16 EST