White Prickly Poppy seeds have a high oil content that provides important nutrition for birds
Spiderwort flowers have a very short life, but each stem can produce many flowers
Geranium are sometimes referred to as 'Cranesbill', a derivative of its Greek- inspired Genus name
Penstemon is derived from the Greek word pente, or 'five', and stemon, a reference to stamen
Pasque flowers are among the very first to bloom in the Colorado Front Range; its name is related to the Easter-Passover period, which occurs in early spring
Blanket Flowers are native perennials that can grow in a variety of soil types, but require full sun to thrive
In the fall Wild Rose bushes produce red fruits called 'hips', a vital food source for bears as they stock calories for hibernation
Blue flax is known for its exceptional tolerance to drought and cold winters
The genus Yucca consists of 40-50 species of perennials, shrubs and trees in the Agave family
Golden Banner is a member of the pea family; its similar appearance to lupine is reflected in its Genus name (Thermopsis)
Paintbrush belongs to a genus of 200 species of partially or fully parasitic plants that derive nourishment from the roots of other plants
The Primrose genus name Oenothera means 'wine-scented', referring to the use of its roots in winemaking
Asters belong to one of the largest taxonomic groups of vascular plants with over 20,000 species
Sunflowers belong to the genus Helianthus, which comprises the Greek word 'Helios' (sun), and 'Anthos' (flower)
Thistle is a member of the Aster family
Larkspur belongs to the buttercup family; its stem and seeds contain alkaloids that can be toxic to horses and livestock
The flower name 'Salsify' is derived from a term meaning 'a plant that follows the sun'
Phlox is derived from the Greek word for 'flame'
Dalmatian toadflax is a member of the Figwort family, despite it's attractive bloom, it's an invasive species and noxious weed
Arnica is a natural remedy for swelling, pain and arthritis
Beehive cactus are distinguished by their pineapple-like shape and early spring blooms
Mariposa Lily's genus name 'Calochortus' is from the Greek word 'kalos', which means beautiful
Western Wallflowers are the most widespread of the dozen native North American wallflower species
Oregon Grape is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that produces yellow flowers in late spring and purple-ish, sour tasting berries in the fall
Tall grass prairies once stretched east from the Rockies to Indiana, north to Canada and south through Texas
Pinyon pine nuts are very high in nutrients and an important food source for many front range birds and mammals
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