James’ Holdback (Pomaria jamesii)

James’ Holdback (Pomaria jamesii)

James’ Holdback (Pomaria jamesii) is in the Pea Family (Fabiaceae). It is found in rocky or sandy soil, in open prairie, or along roadsides, scattered on the eastern plains, It does not grow on the western slope. Blooms from May through August. Photo by Ernie...
Miners Candle (Oreocarya virgata)

Miners Candle (Oreocarya virgata)

Miners Candle (Oreocarya virgata) is in the Borage Family (Boraginaceae). It is native to Colorado and common in sandy soil of the foothills and mountains along the Front Range from the plains to the montane. It does not grow on the western slope. Blooms from May...
Lavender-leaf Sundrops (Oenothera lavandulifolia)

Lavender-leaf Sundrops (Oenothera lavandulifolia)

Lavender-leaf Sundrops (Oenothera lavandulifolia), in the Evening Primrose Family (Oragraceae), is a native plant common on outcrops, and in shortgrass prairie, pinyon-pine, and other dry places from the plains to the lower montane. Blooms from May though August on...