Narrowleaf Cottonwood (Populus angustifolia)

Narrowleaf Cottonwood (Populus angustifolia)

Narrowleaf Cottonwood (Populus angustifolia), Willow Family (Salicaceae), native and common along streams and rivers and in floodplains from the plains to the subalpine on the Eastern and Western Slopes. Blooms in April and May. Photo by SW CO Wildflowers....
Gambel Oak (Quercus gambellii)

Gambel Oak (Quercus gambellii)

Gambel Oak (Quercus gambellii), Beech Family (Fagaceae), native and common on dry slopes from plains to subalpine on the Eastern and Western Slopes. Flowers from May through...