Velvet Ash showing its distinctive pinnate leaves and characteristic dense canopy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) Fraxinus velutina, commonly known as Velvet Ash or Arizona Ash,
Catclaw Acacia with characteristic hooked thorns and creamy flower spikes. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) Acacia greggii, commonly known as Catclaw Acacia, Wait-a-Minute Bush, or Devil’s
Utah Juniper — the most characteristic tree of Utah’s plateau and canyon country, valued for its beautiful bark and exceptional wildlife value. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Singleleaf Ash — the botanically unusual simple leaves distinguish this ash from nearly all other members of its genus. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Roundleaf Buffaloberry — the striking silvery foliage is both a drought adaptation and an ornamental feature. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Shepherdia rotundifolia, known
Hoary Rosmarymint in bloom — the silvery foliage and lavender flowers are as fragrant as they are beautiful. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) Poliomintha
Fremont Cottonwood — the defining tree of Southwestern river corridors, here showing brilliant fall gold. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Populus fremontii, known as
Desert Willow in full bloom — the trumpet-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds throughout summer. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Chilopsis linearis, commonly known as Desert
Canyon Wild Grape (Vitis arizonica) growing in canyon wash habitat. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Vitis arizonica, commonly known as Canyon Wild Grape or Arizona Wild
White Fir in mountain forest habitat — with characteristic blue-green needles and conical crown. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5) Abies concolor, commonly known as
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