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Aquilegia Flavescens

Description Aquilegia Flavescens, commonly known as yellow columbine, is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to the western United States and can be found growing in open meadows, rocky slopes, and along streams and rivers. This herbaceous perennial plant can reach a height of 60 cm and has a spread of around 30 cm.…
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Abies Lasiocarpa Var. Arizonica Compacta

Description Abies Lasiocarpa Var. Arizonica Compacta, commonly known as the Arizona corkbark fir, is a type of fir tree that is native to the western United States. It is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer that can reach a height of up to 30 feet and a spread of up to 15 feet. This tree has a narrow, conical shape with a…
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Oreostemma Alpigenum

Description Oreostemma Alpigenum, also known as alpine aster, is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the high-altitude regions of the western United States. It belongs to the family Asteraceae and is characterized by its yellow flowers and hairy stems that grow up to 20 inches tall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Dicotyledonae Order Asterales…
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Pinus Coulteri

Description Pinus Coulteri, commonly known as the Coulter Pine, is a species of pine tree that is native to the western United States. It is named after Thomas Coulter, an Irish botanist who discovered the pine in California in 1832. This tree is one of the largest and most distinctive pine species in the world, known for its massive cones…
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Valeriana Rigida

Valeriana rigida is a perennial plant that belongs to the Valerianaceae family. It is commonly known as the stiff valerian and is native to the Western United States. The plant grows up to 3 feet tall and features dense clusters of tiny pink or white flowers. It has a long blooming period, which starts in late spring and continues through…
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Physaria Rectipes

Physaria Rectipes, commonly known as the Sand-dune bladderpod, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the western United States and is a popular plant for its ornamental value. The plant is characterized by its bright yellow flowers and succulent leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. It is an easy-to-grow plant that…
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Lomatium Repostum

Description Lomatium repostum, also known as desert parsley, is a native plant found in the western United States. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 feet tall and has a taproot that can reach up to 6 feet deep. The plant blooms from April to June, producing yellow flowers that are arranged in umbels. The plant is…
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Pinus Longaeva

Description Pinus Longaeva, also known as the Great Basin bristlecone pine, is a long-lived pine tree species that is native to the western United States. It is known for its ability to survive harsh environmental conditions, including cold temperatures and dry soils. The tree is slow-growing, with a lifespan that can exceed 4,000 years, making it one of the oldest…
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Platanthera Keenanii

Description Platanthera Keenanii, commonly known as Keenan’s bog orchid, is a rare species of orchid found in the western United States. The orchid has a single stem that can grow up to 30 cm tall and bears up to 20 flowers in a single inflorescence. The flowers are white with green veins and have a sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators.…
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Leptosiphon Jepsonii

Description Leptosiphon Jepsonii, commonly known as Jepson’s leptosiphon, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Phlox family. It is native to the Western United States, specifically found in California’s central coast ranges, and can grow up to 40 cm tall. The flowers are small, with pink to lavender petals and yellow centers, and bloom from March to May.…
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