Winterfat with its characteristic woolly white seed heads that give the plant its common name. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Krascheninnikovia lanata (syn. Ceratoides
Water Birch growing along its preferred streamside habitat in the Rocky Mountains. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) Betula occidentalis, known as Water Birch, Rocky
Silver Sagebrush showcasing its characteristic silver-gray aromatic leaves. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Artemisia cana, commonly known as Silver Sagebrush, is one of the
Rubber Rabbitbrush in full autumn bloom — one of the most spectacular native shrubs of the Intermountain West. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Ericameria
Pagoda Penstemon bearing its distinctive sky-blue to lavender tubular flowers in late spring. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Penstemon angustifolius, commonly known as Pagoda Penstemon or
Western Yarrow — the flat-topped white flower clusters and finely divided, aromatic foliage are among the most recognizable features of this widespread native wildflower. Photo:
Texas Red Yucca in bloom — the tall coral-red flower stalks rise dramatically above the arching strap-like foliage, attracting hummingbirds from considerable distance. Photo: Wikimedia
Silver Buffaloberry — the brilliant silvery foliage and clusters of red berries make this tough shrub one of the most striking natives of the Great
Rocky Mountain Penstemon in full bloom — the brilliant blue-violet flower spikes are among the most vivid of any Rocky Mountain wildflower. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Netleaf Hackberry — the distinctively textured leaves with prominent netted veins and clusters of small reddish-orange berries. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Celtis reticulata,
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