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Agrimony: Tall Hairy Agrimony, Common Agrimony, Hooked Agrimony, Tall Hairy Grooveburr
Agrimonia gryposepala*
Agrimonia gryposepala*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Alfalfa: Black Medic, Black Hay, Hop Clover, Hop Medic, Yellow Trefoil
Medicago lupulina
Medicago lupulina
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
American Toadflax: Blue Toadflax, Canada Toadflax, Oldfield Toadflax
Nuttallanthus canadensis*
Nuttallanthus canadensis*
(Native) Family: Plantaginaceae - Plantain family
Arrowhead: Common Arrowhead, Arrowleaf, Burhead, Wapato, Duck-potato, Broadleaf Arrowhead
Sagittaria latifolia*
Sagittaria latifolia*
(Native) Family: Alismataceae - Water-plantain family
Aster: New England Aster, Michaelmas-daisy
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae*
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Balsamroot: Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Balsamorhiza sagittata*
Balsamorhiza sagittata*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Barberry: Creeping Oregon Grape, Creeping Barberry
Mahonia repens*
Mahonia repens*
(Native) Family: Berberidaceae - Barberry family
Beardtongue: Hot-rock Penstemon, Scabland penstemon, Hot-rock Beardtongue
Penstemon deustus*
Penstemon deustus*
(Native) Family: Plantaginaceae - Plantain family
Bee Plant: Rocky Mountain Bee Plant, Stinking Clover, Skunk Weed, Navajo Spinach
Peritoma serrulata*
Peritoma serrulata*
(Native) Family: Cleomaceae - Spiderflower Family
Beggarticks: Shepherd's Needles ,Spanish Needles, Romerillo, Common Beggar's-tick, Hairy Beggarticks, Cobbler's Pegs
Bidens pilosa*
Bidens pilosa*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Beggarticks: Spanish Needles, Spanish Needles Beggars Ticks
Bidens bipinnata*
Bidens bipinnata*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Bellflower: Bluebell Bellflower, Bluebell, Harebell, Bluebell-of-Scotland, Blue Rain Flower, Heathbells, Witches Thimbles
Campanula rotundifolia*
Campanula rotundifolia*
(Native) Family: Campanulaceae - Bellflower family
Bittercress: Hairy Bittercress, Hoary Bittercress, Lamb's Cress, Spring Cress, Flickweed
Cardamine hirsuta*
Cardamine hirsuta*
(Introduced) Family: Brassicaceae - Mustard family
Blackberry: Thimbleberry, Western Thimbleberry, Salmonberry, Mountain Sorrel, White Flowering Raspberry, Western Thimble Raspberry
Rubus parviflorus*
Rubus parviflorus*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Bladderwort: Zigzag Bladderwort, Slender Bladderwort
Utricularia subulata*
Utricularia subulata*
(Native) Family: Lentibulariaceae - Bladderwort family
Blanketflower: Indian Blanket, Indian Blanketflower, Firewheel
Gaillardia pulchella*
Gaillardia pulchella*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Blue Eyed Mary: Blue-eyed Mary, Maiden Blue Eyed Mary, Smallflower Blue Eyed Mary
Collinsia parviflora*
Collinsia parviflora*
(Native) Family: Plantaginaceae - Plantain family
Broomrape: One-flowered Broomrape ; One-flowered Cancer Root, Ghostpipe, Naked Broomrape
Orobanche uniflora*
Orobanche uniflora*
(Native) Family: Orobanchaceae - Broom-rape family
Bugbane: Tassel Rue, False Bugbane, Carolina Bugbane
Trautvetteria caroliniensis*
Trautvetteria caroliniensis*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Burnet: Small Burnet, Salad burnet, Garden burnet
Sanguisorba minor*
Sanguisorba minor*
(Introduced) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Buttercup: Bulbous Buttercup
Ranunculus bulbosus
Ranunculus bulbosus
(Introduced) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Buttercup: Sagebrush Buttercup, Shiny-leaved Buttercup, Early Buttercup, Elliptical Buttercup
Ranunculus glaberrimus*
Ranunculus glaberrimus*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Buttonbush: Buttonbush, Common Buttonbush, Button Ball, Riverbush, Honey-bells, Button Willow
Cephalanthus occidentalis*
Cephalanthus occidentalis*
(Native) Family: Rubiaceae - Madder family
Buttonweed: Rough Buttonweed, Poor Joe
Diodia teres
Diodia teres
(Native) Family: Rubiaceae - Madder family
California Poppy: California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica*
Eschscholzia californica*
(Native) Family: Papaveraceae - Poppy family
Camas: Small Camas, Quamash
Camassia quamash*
Camassia quamash*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Cat's Ear: Hairy Cat's Ear, False Dandelion
Hypochaeris radicata*
Hypochaeris radicata*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Catchfly: White Campion, White Cockle, Evening Lychnis
Silene latifolia*
Silene latifolia*
(Introduced) Family: Caryophyllaceae - Pink family
Chicory: Chicory
Cichorium intybus
Cichorium intybus
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Cinquefoil: Sulfur Cinquefoil, Roughfruit Cinquefoil
Potentilla recta*
Potentilla recta*
(Introduced) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Cliffrose, Bitterbrush: Stansbury's Cliffrose, Cliff Rose, Quininebush
Purshia stansburiana*
Purshia stansburiana*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Clover: White Clover
Trifolium repens
Trifolium repens
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Clover: Red Clover, Cowgrass
Trifolium pratense
Trifolium pratense
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Clover: Crimson Clover, Italian Clover
Trifolium incarnatum
Trifolium incarnatum
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Clover: Low-Hop Clover, Field Clover, Large Hop Clover, Hop Trefoil
Trifolium campestre*
Trifolium campestre*
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Clover: Woolly Head Clover, Hairy Head Clover, Cascade Clover, Cusick's Clover, Martin's Clover, Fuzzyleaf Clover
Trifolium eriocephalum*
Trifolium eriocephalum*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Coneflower: Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta*
Rudbeckia hirta*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Cow Parsnip: American Cow Parsnip, Masterwort, American Hogweed, Common Cowparsnip
Heracleum maximum*
Heracleum maximum*
(Native) Family: Apiaceae - Carrot family
Daisy: Oxeye Daisy
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Dandelion: Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
Taraxacum officinale
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Deadnettle: Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
Lamium amplexicaule
Lamium amplexicaule
(Introduced) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Deadnettle: Purple Deadnettle, Red Deadnettle, Purple Archangel
Lamium purpureum*
Lamium purpureum*
(Introduced) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Death Camas: Foothill Death Camas, Foothills Deathcamas, Panicled Death Camas, Sand-corn
Toxicoscordion paniculatum*
Toxicoscordion paniculatum*
(Native) Family: Melanthiaceae - False-Hellebore Family
Dogwood: Red-osier Dogwood, Western Dogwood, American Dogwood
Cornus sericea*
Cornus sericea*
(Native) Family: Cornaceae - Dogwood family
Elderberry: Common Elderberry, American Elderberry, American Black Elderberry
Sambucus nigra ssp canadensis*
Sambucus nigra ssp canadensis*
(Native) Family: Adoxaceae - Muskroot Family
Elderberry: Western Blue Elder, Blue Elderberry
Sambucus nigra ssp cerulea*
Sambucus nigra ssp cerulea*
(Native) Family: Adoxaceae - Muskroot Family
Elderberry: Red Elderberry, Red Elder, Rocky Mountain Elder, Scarlet Elderberry
Sambucus racemosa*
Sambucus racemosa*
(Native) Family: Adoxaceae - Muskroot Family
Evening Primrose: Pink Ladies, Showy Evening Primrose, Pink Primrose
Oenothera speciosa
Oenothera speciosa
(Native) Family: Onagraceae - Evening Primrose family
Evening Primrose: Common Evening Primrose, Evening Star, Sun Drop
Oenothera biennis*
Oenothera biennis*
(Native) Family: Onagraceae - Evening Primrose family
Eyelashweed: Rough Eyelashweed, Blepharipappus, Rough Blepharipappus
Blepharipappus scaber*
Blepharipappus scaber*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Fairy Slipper: Calypso Orchid, Fairy Slipper, Venus Slipper, Angel Slipper, Deer's Head Orchid
Calypso bulbosa*
Calypso bulbosa*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
False Indigo: Indigobush, False Indigo Bush, Desert False Indigo, Tall Indigo-bush
Amorpha fruticosa*
Amorpha fruticosa*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
False-buckwheat: Japanese Knotweed, Crimson Beauty, Mexican bamboo, Japanese Fleece Flower, Reynoutria
Fallopia japonica*
Fallopia japonica*
(Introduced) Family: Polygonaceae - Buckwheat family
Fawnlily: Yellow Avalanche Lily, Glacier Lily
Erythronium grandiflorum
Erythronium grandiflorum
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Fiddleneck: Common Fiddleneck, Menzie's Fiddleneck, Rancher's Fiddleneck
Amsinckia menziesii*
Amsinckia menziesii*
(Native) Family: Boraginaceae - Borage family
Fireweed: Fireweed, Narrow-leaf fireweed, Willow Herb, Rosebay Willow Herb, Blooming Sally
Chamerion angustifolium*
Chamerion angustifolium*
(Native) Family: Onagraceae - Evening Primrose family
Flatsedge: False Nutsedge, Strawcolored Flatsedge, Strawcolor Nutgrass
Cyperus strigosus*
Cyperus strigosus*
(Native) Family: Cyperaceae - Sedge family
Fleabane: Eastern daisy fleabane
Erigeron annuus*
Erigeron annuus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Fleabane: Philadelphia Fleabane
Erigeron philadelphicus*
Erigeron philadelphicus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Fleabane: Prairie Fleabane, Lesser Daisy Fleabane
Erigeron strigosus*
Erigeron strigosus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Fleabane: Scabland Fleabane, Bloomer's Daisy, Bloomer's Fleabane
Erigeron bloomeri*
Erigeron bloomeri*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Fogfruit: Fogfruit, Lanceleaf Fogfruit, Northern Fogfruit
Phyla lanceolata*
Phyla lanceolata*
(Native) Family: Verbenaceae - Verbena family
Fritillaria: Yellowbells, Yellow Fritillary, Yellow Missionbells, Gold Bell
Fritillaria pudica*
Fritillaria pudica*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Gentian: Explorer's Gentian, Mountain Bog Gentian, Rainier Pleated Gentian
Gentiana calycosa*
Gentiana calycosa*
(Native) Family: Gentianaceae - Gentian family
Geranium: Sticky Purple Geranium, Sticky Wild Geranium
Geranium viscosissimum*
Geranium viscosissimum*
(Native) Family: Geraniaceae - Geranium family
Geranium: Cutleaf Geranium, Cut-leaved Cranesbill
Geranium dissectum*
Geranium dissectum*
(Introduced) Family: Geraniaceae - Geranium family
Geranium: Carolina Geranium, Carolina Cranesbill
Geranium carolinianum*
Geranium carolinianum*
(Native) Family: Geraniaceae - Geranium family
Germander: American Germander, Wood Sage, Canada Germander
Teucrium canadense*
Teucrium canadense*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Goatsbeard: Yellow Salsify, Yellow Goatsbeard, Western Salsify, Wild Oysterplant
Tragopogon dubius*
Tragopogon dubius*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Goatsbeard: Goatsbeard, Eastern Goatsbeard, Bride's Feathers
Aruncus dioicus*
Aruncus dioicus*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Goldenaster - False: Camphorweed, Camphor Weed, False Goldenaster
Heterotheca subaxillaris*
Heterotheca subaxillaris*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Goldenrod: Tall Goldenrod, Late Goldenrod, Canada Goldenrod
Solidago altissima*
Solidago altissima*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Gumweed: Curlycup Gumweed, Curlytop Gumweed
Grindelia squarrosa*
Grindelia squarrosa*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Hawksbeard: Limestone Hawksbeard, Smallflower Hawksbeard
Crepis intermedia*
Crepis intermedia*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Hawkweed: Orange Hawkweed, Devil's Paintbrush
Hieracium aurantiacum*
Hieracium aurantiacum*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Hedge Parsley: Spreading Hedge Parsley, Field Hedge Parsley, Common Hedge Parsley
Torilis arvensis*
Torilis arvensis*
(Introduced) Family: Apiaceae - Carrot family
Honeysuckle: Japanese Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica*
Lonicera japonica*
(Introduced) Family: Caprifoliaceae - Honeysuckle family
Horsetail: Smooth Horsetail, Smooth Scouring Rush
Equisetum laevigatum
Equisetum laevigatum
(Native) Family: Equisetaceae - Horsetail family
Hound's tongue: Houndstongue, Hound's Tongue, Gypsyflower
Cynoglossum officinale*
Cynoglossum officinale*
(Introduced) Family: Boraginaceae - Borage family
Indian Paintbrush: Wyoming Paintbrush, Narrow-leaved Indian Paintbrush, Desert Paintbrush
Castilleja linariifolia*
Castilleja linariifolia*
(Native) Family: Orobanchaceae - Broom-rape family
Indian Pipe: Indian Pipe, Ghost Flower, Ghost Plant
Monotropa uniflora*
Monotropa uniflora*
(Native) Family: Ericaceae - Heath family
Indian Strawberry: Indian Strawberry, India Mockstrawberry
Duchesnea indica*
Duchesnea indica*
(Introduced) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Ipomopsis: Scarlet Gilia, Scarlet Skyrocket, Scarlet Trumpet, Skunk Flower
Ipomopsis aggregata*
Ipomopsis aggregata*
(Native) Family: Polemoniaceae - Phlox family
Iris: Yellow Flag Iris, Paleyellow Iris, Yellow Iris, Water Flag
Iris pseudacorus*
Iris pseudacorus*
(Introduced) Family: Iridaceae - Iris family
Jacob's Ladder: Showy Jacob's Ladder, Jacob's Ladder, Skunky Polemonium, Skunkleaf Polemonium
Polemonium pulcherrimum*
Polemonium pulcherrimum*
(Native) Family: Polemoniaceae - Phlox family
Jewelflower, Twistflower: Heartleaf Twistflower, Heart-Leaved Jewelflower
Streptanthus cordatus*
Streptanthus cordatus*
(Native) Family: Brassicaceae - Mustard family
Jimsonweed: Jimsonweed, Jamestown Weed, Mad Apple, Moon Flower, Stinkwort, Thorn Apple, Devil's Trumpet
Datura stramonium*
Datura stramonium*
(Introduced) Family: Solanaceae - Potato family
Jimsonweed: Sacred Datura, Sacred Thorn-apple, Indian Apple, Angel Trumpet
Datura wrightii*
Datura wrightii*
(Native) Family: Solanaceae - Potato family
Kittentails: Tailed Kittentails, Mountain Kittentails, Mountain Kittentoes
Synthyris missurica*
Synthyris missurica*
(Native) Family: Plantaginaceae - Plantain family
Knapweed: Bachelor's Button, Bluebottle, Cornflower, Garden Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus*
Centaurea cyanus*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Ladyslipper: Yellow Ladyslipper, Lesser Yellow Lady's Slipper, Greater Yellow Lady's Slipper, Small Flowered Yellow Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium parviflorum*
Cypripedium parviflorum*
(Native) Family: Orchidaceae - Orchid family
Leather Flower: Sweet Autumn Clematis, Sweet Autumn Virginsbower, Leatherleaf Clematis, Yam-leaved Clematis
Clematis terniflora*
Clematis terniflora*
(Introduced) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Leather Flower: Western Clematis, Western White Clematis, Western Virgin's Bower, Creek Clematis, Old Man's Beard, Pepper Vine
Clematis ligusticifolia*
Clematis ligusticifolia*
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Lettuce: Wild Lettuce, Canada Lettuce
Lactuca canadensis*
Lactuca canadensis*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Lettuce: Prickly Lettuce, China Lettuce
Lactuca serriola*
Lactuca serriola*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Lobelia: Cardinal Flower, Scarlet Lobelia
Lobelia cardinalis*
Lobelia cardinalis*
(Native) Family: Campanulaceae - Bellflower family
Loosestrife: Purple Loosestrife, Rosy Strife, Kill Weed
Lythrum salicaria*
Lythrum salicaria*
(Introduced) Family: Lythraceae - Loosestrife family
Lopseed: Lopseed, American Lopseed
Phryma leptostachya*
Phryma leptostachya*
(Native) Family: Phrymaceae - Lopseed Family
Lotus: American Lotus, Water Lotus, Water Chinquapin, Yellow Lotus
Nelumbo lutea*
Nelumbo lutea*
(Native) Family: Nelumbonaceae - Indian lotus
Lousewort: Dwarf Lousewort, Spring Lousewort, Great Basin Lousewort, Wood Betony
Pedicularis centranthera*
Pedicularis centranthera*
(Native) Family: Orobanchaceae - Broom-rape family
Lupine: Silvery Lupine, Silver Stem Lupine
Lupinus argenteus*
Lupinus argenteus*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Mariposa Lily: Bruneau Mariposa Lily, Pinyon Mariposa
Calochortus bruneaunis*
Calochortus bruneaunis*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Mayflower: False Solomon's Seal, Feathery False Lily of the Valley, Solomon's Plume
Maianthemum racemosum*
Maianthemum racemosum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Mayflower: Starry False Solomon's Seal, Starry False Lily of the Valley, Starflower False Solomon's Seal Star-flowered Solomon's Plume
Maianthemum stellatum*
Maianthemum stellatum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Mayweed: Mayweed, Stinking Chamomile, Dog Fennel
Anthemis cotula
Anthemis cotula
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Mayweed: Pineapple Weed, Wild Chamomile, Rayless Chamomile, Disc Mayweed
Matricaria discoidea*
Matricaria discoidea*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Mazus: Japanese Mazus
Mazus pumilus*
Mazus pumilus*
(Introduced) Family: Phrymaceae - Lopseed Family
Meadow-rue: Western Meadow-rue, Western Meadowrue, Meadow Rue
Thalictrum occidentale
Thalictrum occidentale
(Native) Family: Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family
Milkvetch: Canada Milkvetch, Little Rattlepod
Astragalus canadensis*
Astragalus canadensis*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Milkweed: Butterfly Milkweed, Butterfly Weed, Pleurisy Root, Orange Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa*
Asclepias tuberosa*
(Native) Family: Apocynaceae - Dogbane family
Mimosa: Silk Tree, Mimosa
Albizia julibrissin
Albizia julibrissin
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Mock Orange: Lewis' Mock Orange, Indian Arrowwood, Syringa, California Mock Orange
Philadelphus lewisii
Philadelphus lewisii
(Native) Family: Hydrangeaceae - Hydrangea family
Monkeyflower: Yellow Monkeyflower, Common Monkeyflower, Seep Monkeyflower
Mimulus guttatus
Mimulus guttatus
(Native) Family: Phrymaceae - Lopseed Family
Monkeyflower: Dwarf Purple Mimulus, Dwarf Purple Monkeyflower
Mimulus nanus*
Mimulus nanus*
(Native) Family: Phrymaceae - Lopseed Family
Morning Glory: Hedge Bindweed, Hedge False Bindweed
Calystegia sepium*
Calystegia sepium*
(Native) Family: Convolvulaceae - Morning-glory family
Morning Glory: Small White Morning Glory, Whitestar, Pitted Morningglory
Ipomoea lacunosa*
Ipomoea lacunosa*
(Native) Family: Convolvulaceae - Morning-glory family
Mullein: Common Mullein, Great Mullein, Cowboy Toilet Paper, Flannel-plant
Verbascum thapsus*
Verbascum thapsus*
(Introduced) Family: Scrophulariaceae - Figwort family
Mullein: Moth Mullein
Verbascum blattaria
Verbascum blattaria
(Introduced) Family: Scrophulariaceae - Figwort family
Nightshade: Carolina Horse Nettle, Bull Nettle, Devil's Tomato
Solanum carolinense
Solanum carolinense
(Native) Family: Solanaceae - Potato family
Nightshade: Climbing Nightshade, Bittersweet Nightshade, Woody Nightshade, European Bittersweet, Fellenwort, Blue Nightshade
Solanum dulcamara*
Solanum dulcamara*
(Introduced) Family: Solanaceae - Potato family
Onion: Tapertip Onion, Hooker's Onion
Allium acuminatum*
Allium acuminatum*
(Native) Family: Amaryllidaceae - Amaryllis family
Pea: Perennial Pea, Sweet Pea, Everlasting Pea
Lathyrus latifolius
Lathyrus latifolius
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Pearly Everlasting: Pearly Everlasting, Western Pearly Everlasting
Anaphalis margaritacea*
Anaphalis margaritacea*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Peony: Western Peony
Paeonia brownii*
Paeonia brownii*
(Native) Family: Paeoniaceae - Peony family
Periwinkle: Bigleaf Periwinkle, Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle
Vinca major
Vinca major
(Introduced) Family: Apocynaceae - Dogbane family
Phacelia: Silverleaf Phacelia, Timberline Phacelia, Mountain Phacelia
Phacelia hastata*
Phacelia hastata*
(Native) Family: Hydrophyllaceae - Waterleaf family
Phacelia: Threadleaf Phacelia, Narrow Leaved Phacelia, Carson's Phacelia, Threadleaf Scorpionweed
Phacelia linearis*
Phacelia linearis*
(Native) Family: Hydrophyllaceae - Waterleaf family
Phlox: Spreading Phlox
Phlox diffusa*
Phlox diffusa*
(Native) Family: Polemoniaceae - Phlox family
Pincushion: Dusty Maidens, Douglas' Dustymaiden, Chaenactis, Douglas False Yarrow
Chaenactis douglasii*
Chaenactis douglasii*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Pink: Deptford Pink, Mountain Pink
Dianthus armeria*
Dianthus armeria*
(Introduced) Family: Caryophyllaceae - Pink family
Plantain: Narrowleaf Plantain, English Plantain, Buckhorn, Lanceleaf Plantain, Ribwort, Buckhorn, Ribgrass
Plantago lanceolata
Plantago lanceolata
(Introduced) Family: Plantaginaceae - Plantain family
Plantain: Virginia Plantain, Dwarf Plantain, Southern Plantain, Hoary Plantain, Paleseed Indianwheat
Plantago virginica*
Plantago virginica*
(Native) Family: Plantaginaceae - Plantain family
Plum: Chokecherry, Western Chokecherry, Black Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana*
Prunus virginiana*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Plumeless Thistle: Bristle Thistle, Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle, Nodding Plumeless Thistle
Carduus nutans*
Carduus nutans*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Pokeweed: American Pokeweed, Pokeberry, Inkberry, Poke Sallet
Phytolacca americana*
Phytolacca americana*
(Native) Family: Phytolaccaceae - Pokeweed family
Pond-lily: Yellow Pond Lily, Cowlily, Spatterdock
Nuphar lutea*
Nuphar lutea*
(Native) Family: Nymphaeaceae - Water-lily family
Prairie Coneflower: Mexican Hat, Long-Headed Coneflower, Red Coneflower, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Thimbleflower
Ratibida columnifera*
Ratibida columnifera*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Primrose-willow: Wingleaf Primrose-willow, Wingstem Water Primrose, Willow Primrose, Upright Primrose-willow
Ludwigia decurrens*
Ludwigia decurrens*
(Native) Family: Onagraceae - Evening Primrose family
Primrose-willow: Creeping Water Primrose, Floating Primrose-Willow, Water-primrose
Ludwigia peploides*
Ludwigia peploides*
(Native) Family: Onagraceae - Evening Primrose family
Prince's Plume: Desert Prince's Plume, Golden Prince's Plume, Golden Desert Plume, Sentinel Of The Plains
Stanleya pinnata*
Stanleya pinnata*
(Native) Family: Brassicaceae - Mustard family
Queen Anne's Lace: Queen Anne's Lace, Wild Carrot
Daucus carota*
Daucus carota*
(Introduced) Family: Apiaceae - Carrot family
Ragweed: Great Ragweed, Buffalo Weed, Horseweed, Giant Ragweed, Tall Ambrosia
Ambrosia trifida*
Ambrosia trifida*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Ragweed: Common Ragweed, Annual Ragweed, Small Ragweed, Roman Wormwood
Ambrosia artemisiifolia*
Ambrosia artemisiifolia*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Rocket: Dame's Rocket, Damask Violet, Night-scented Gilliflower, Queen's Gilliflower, Mother-of-the-evening, Summer Lilac
Hesperis matronalis*
Hesperis matronalis*
(Introduced) Family: Brassicaceae - Mustard family
Rose : Multiflora Rose
Rosa multiflora*
Rosa multiflora*
(Introduced) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Rose: Woods Rose, Common Wild Rose, Mountain Rose
Rosa woodsii*
Rosa woodsii*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Rose: Dog Rose, Dog Brier, Common Briar
Rosa canina*
Rosa canina*
(Introduced) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Rosemallow: Swamp Rose Mallow, Crimsoneyed Rosemallow, Marshmallow, Woolly Rose Mallow, Hairy-fruited Hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos*
Hibiscus moscheutos*
(Native) Family: Malvaceae - Mallow family
Selfheal: Heal-All, Common Selfheal
Prunella vulgaris*
Prunella vulgaris*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Senna: Sicklepod, Sicklepod Senna, Java Bean, Blunt-leaf Senna, Chinese Senna, Arsenic Weed
Senna obtusifolia*
Senna obtusifolia*
(Native) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush: Utah Serviceberry, Pale Serviceberry, Western Serviceberry
Amelanchier utahensis*
Amelanchier utahensis*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Sherardia: Field Madder, blue fieldmadder, Spurwort
Sherardia arvensis
Sherardia arvensis
(Introduced) Family: Rubiaceae - Madder family
Shrubby Cinquefoil: Shrubby Cinquefoil, Shrubby Five-finger, Golden Hardhack
Dasiphora fruticosa*
Dasiphora fruticosa*
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Smartweed: Water Knotweed, Swamp Smartweed, Water Smartweed
Persicaria amphibia*
Persicaria amphibia*
(Native) Family: Polygonaceae - Buckwheat family
Smartweed: Dotted Smartweed, Dotted Knotweed, Water Smartweed
Persicaria punctata*
Persicaria punctata*
(Native) Family: Polygonaceae - Buckwheat family
Sneezeweed: Bitterweed, Bitter Sneezeweed, Yellowdicks
Helenium amarum*
Helenium amarum*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Sneezeweed: Autumn Sneezeweed, Common Sneezeweed, False Sunflower, Staggerwort, Yellow Star
Helenium autumnale*
Helenium autumnale*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Snowberry: Common Snowberry, Upright Snowberry
Symphoricarpos albus*
Symphoricarpos albus*
(Native) Family: Caprifoliaceae - Honeysuckle family
Soapwort: Cowcockle, Cow Soapwort, Cowherb
Vaccaria hispanica*
Vaccaria hispanica*
(Introduced) Family: Caryophyllaceae - Pink family
Soapwort: Bouncing Bet, Common Soapwort, Crow Soap, Wild Sweet William, Soapweed
Saponaria officinalis*
Saponaria officinalis*
(Introduced) Family: Caryophyllaceae - Pink family
Speedwell: Bird's Eye Speedwell, Persian Speedwell, Birdeye Speedwell, Winter Speedwell
Veronica persica*
Veronica persica*
(Introduced) Family: Scrophulariaceae - Figwort family
Speedwell: Water Speedwell, Sessile Water-speedwell, Brook-pimpernell, Blue Water Speedwell
Veronica anagallis-aquatica*
Veronica anagallis-aquatica*
(Introduced) Family: Scrophulariaceae - Figwort family
Spiderwort: Virginia Spiderwort
Tradescantia virginiana
Tradescantia virginiana
(Native) Family: Commelinaceae - Spiderwort family
Spring Beauty: Miner's Lettuce, Indian Lettuce, Winter Purslane
Claytonia perfoliata*
Claytonia perfoliata*
(Native) Family: Portulacaceae - Purslane family
Spring Beauty: Lanceleaf Spring Beauty, Western Spring Beauty
Claytonia lanceolata*
Claytonia lanceolata*
(Native) Family: Portulacaceae - Purslane family
Spurge: Wild Poinsettia, Mexican Fireplant, Fire on the Mountain, Painted Euphorbia, Desert Poinsettia
Euphorbia cyathophora
Euphorbia cyathophora
(Native) Family: Euphorbiaceae - Spurge family
Spurge: Snow-on-the-Mountain, Mountain Snow Spurge
Euphorbia marginata*
Euphorbia marginata*
(Native) Family: Euphorbiaceae - Spurge family
Starwort: Common Chickweed
Stellaria media*
Stellaria media*
(Introduced) Family: Caryophyllaceae - Pink family
Stonecrop: Wormleaf Stonecrop, Narrow-leaved Sedum
Sedum stenopetalum*
Sedum stenopetalum*
(Native) Family: Crassulaceae - Stonecrop family
Stoneseed: Western Stoneseed, Columbia Puccoon, Yellow Puccoon
Lithospermum ruderale*
Lithospermum ruderale*
(Native) Family: Boraginaceae - Borage family
Storksbill: Crane's Bill Geranium, Redstem Stork's Bill, Storksbill, Redstem Filaree, Heron's Bill
Erodium cicutarium*
Erodium cicutarium*
(Introduced) Family: Geraniaceae - Geranium family
Strawberry: Virginia Strawberry, Wild Strawberry
Fragaria virginiana
Fragaria virginiana
(Native) Family: Rosaceae - Rose family
Sumac: Fragrant Sumac, Aromatic Sumac, Squawbush, Skunkbush, Lemon Sumac, Polecat Bush
Rhus aromatica*
Rhus aromatica*
(Native) Family: Anacardiaceae - Cashew or Sumac family
Sumac: Smooth Sumac, Scarlet Sumac
Rhus glabra*
Rhus glabra*
(Native) Family: Anacardiaceae - Cashew or Sumac family
Sunflower: Jerusalem Artichoke, Jerusalem Sunflower, Sunchoke, Girasole
Helianthus tuberosus*
Helianthus tuberosus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Sunflower: Common Sunflower, Kansas Sunflower, Mirasol
Helianthus annuus*
Helianthus annuus*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Sweetclover: Yellow Sweetclover, Yellow Melilot, Common Melilot, Field Melilot, Cornilla Real, White Sweetclover
Melilotus officinalis*
Melilotus officinalis*
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Sweetclover: White Sweetclover, White Melilot, Honey-Clover, Bokhara Clover
Melilotus albus*
Melilotus albus*
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Tansy: Common Tansy, Golden Buttons, Bitter Buttons, Cow Bitter, Garden Tansy
Tanacetum vulgare*
Tanacetum vulgare*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Tasselflower: Florida Tasselflower, Flora's Paintbrush, Florida Tassel Flower
Emilia fosbergii*
Emilia fosbergii*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Teasel: Teasel, Indian Teasel, Fuller's Teasel
Dipsacus sativus*
Dipsacus sativus*
(Introduced) Family: Dipsacaceae - Teasel family
Thistle: Bull Thistle, Spear Thistle
Cirsium vulgare
Cirsium vulgare
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Tickseed: Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata*
Coreopsis lanceolata*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Toadflax: Dalmation Toadflax, Broadleaf Toadflax
Linaria dalmatica*
Linaria dalmatica*
(Introduced) Family: Plantaginaceae - Plantain family
Toadflax: Butter-and-eggs, Common Toadflax, Yellow Toadflax, Wild Snapdragon
Linaria vulgaris*
Linaria vulgaris*
(Introduced) Family: Plantaginaceae - Plantain family
Trefoil: Bird's Foot Trefoil, Birdfoot Deervetch, Bloomfell, Cat's Clover, Crowtoes, Ground Honeysuckle
Lotus corniculatus*
Lotus corniculatus*
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Tridax: Coatbuttons, Tridax Daisy, Tridax, Cadillo Chisaca
Tridax procumbens*
Tridax procumbens*
(Introduced) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family
Trillium: Western Trillium, Western White Trillium, Pacific Trillium, Oettinger's Trillium
Trillium ovatum*
Trillium ovatum*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Triplet-Lily: Large-flowered Triplet-lily, Douglas' Brodiaea, Wild Hyacinth
Triteleia grandiflora*
Triteleia grandiflora*
(Native) Family: Liliaceae - Lily family
Trumpet Creeper: Trumpet Creeper, Cow Itch, Hell Vine, Devil's Shoestring
Campsis radicans*
Campsis radicans*
(Native) Family: Bignoniaceae - Bignonia family
Trumpet Flower: Large Flowered Collomia, Grand Collomia, Mountain Collomia
Collomia grandiflora*
Collomia grandiflora*
(Native) Family: Polemoniaceae - Phlox family
Trumpet Flower: Narrowleaf Collomia, Tiny Trumpet, Narrow-leaf Mountain Trumpet
Collomia linearis*
Collomia linearis*
(Native) Family: Polemoniaceae - Phlox family
Venus' Looking-glass: Venus' Looking Glass, Clasping Bellwort, Clasping Venus' Looking Glass, Roundleaved Triodanis
Triodanis perfoliata*
Triodanis perfoliata*
(Native) Family: Campanulaceae - Bellflower family
Vetch: Crown Vetch, Purple Crown Vetch, Axseed, Hive Vine
Coronilla varia*
Coronilla varia*
(Introduced) Family: Fabaceae - Pea family
Violet: Lanceleaf Violet, Bog White Violet, Strapleaf Violet
Viola lanceolata*
Viola lanceolata*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Violet: Goosefoot Violet, Goosefoot Yellow Violet, Mountain Violet
Viola purpurea*
Viola purpurea*
(Native) Family: Violaceae - Violet family
Viper's Bugloss: Viper's Bugloss, Blueweed, Blue Devil, Blue Borage, Common Echium
Echium vulgare*
Echium vulgare*
(Introduced) Family: Boraginaceae - Borage family
Water Horehound, Bugleweed: Northern Bugleweed, Northern Water Horehound
Lycopus uniflorus*
Lycopus uniflorus*
(Native) Family: Lamiaceae - Mint family
Waterleaf: Ballhead Waterleaf, Cat's Breeches, Dwarf Waterleaf
Hydrophyllum capitatum
Hydrophyllum capitatum
(Native) Family: Hydrophyllaceae - Waterleaf family
Waterlily: American White Water Lily, Fragrant Water Lily, White Water Lily
Nymphaea odorata
Nymphaea odorata
(Native) Family: Nymphaeaceae - Water-lily family
Wood Sorrel: Redwood Sorrel, Oregon Wood Sorrel, Oregon Oxalis
Oxalis oregana*
Oxalis oregana*
(Native) Family: Oxalidaceae - Wood-Sorrel family
Woodland-star: Smallflower Woodland-star
Lithophragma parviflorum
Lithophragma parviflorum
(Native) Family: Saxifragaceae - Saxifrage family
Yarrow: Common Yarrow, Milfoil
Achillea millefolium*
Achillea millefolium*
(Native) Family: Asteraceae - Aster family

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