Located just north of Moscow, Idaho and east of Pullman, Washington, Moscow Mountain is a mostly forested natural area used for a variety of outdoor recreation purposes.
Plants of Moscow Mountain
(alphabetical listing by family)
Scientific Name: Common Name: Habitat:
Ferns
Polypodiaceae
Athyrium filix-femina lady fern
Cedar-grand fir forest.
Cheilanthes gracillima lace fern
Rock crevices on summit.
Cheilanthes siliquosa Oregon cliff-brake Rock crevices on summit. Doug fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Cystopteris fragilis
brittle fern Along streams.
Phegopteris dryopteris oak fern Cedar-grand fir forest.
Polystichum lonchitis holly fern Cedar-grand fir forest. Occasionally streamside.
Polystichum munitum
sword fern Along stream on south slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Pteridium aquilinum bracken-fern Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on south slope. Abundant in burns.
Woodsia oregana Oregon woodsia Common in rock crevices south of lookout tower. Douglas fir- ponderosa pine forest.
Equisetaceae
Equisetum arvense field horsetail Streams and springs near the base of mountain.
Conifers
Pinaceae
Abies grandis grand fir North slope and in sheltered ravines on S. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Larix occidentalis
tamarack Upper slopes and old burns on N. slope. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Picea engelmanni Engelmann's spruce Cedar-grand fir forest, upperN. slope. Sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Pinus contorta
lodgepole pine At eastern end of range.
Pinus monticola western white pine Crumarine Creek drainage. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Pinus ponderosa
ponderosa pine Lower foothills of the range. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine.
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Douglas fir Upper S. slope; occasionally on upper. slope. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Cupressaceae
Thuja plicata
western red cedar N. slope. Sheltered ravines on S. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Taxaceae
Taxus brevifolia western yew Rare on crumarine creek, S. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Flowering Plants
Monocots
Cyperaceae
Carex amplifolia Along streams in cedar-grand fir forest.
Carex bolanderi Bolander's sedge Along moist stream banks at base.
Carex concinnoides northwestern sedge Ponderosa pine forest.
Carex festivella mountain meadow sedge Moist stream banks of Gnat Creek at base.
Carex geyeri
Geyer's sedge Open ponderosa pine forest.
Carex laeviculmis smooth-stemmed sedge Wet bogs along streams at base.
Carex ormantha western stellate sedge Moist stream banks.
Scirpus microcarpus small-fruited bulrush Streamsides at base.
Iridaceae
Iris missouriensis western blue flag Along roads and open grassy slopes.
Sisyrinchium inflatum
purple-eyed grass Open grassy hillsides on S. slope.
Juncaceae
Juncus balticus baltic rush Moist open ground.
Juncus drummondii Along streams in cedar-douglas fir forest.
Juncus ensifolius dagger-leaved rush Banks of Gnat Creek at base.
Luzula multiflora lejeune Along moist stream banks.
Luzula parviflora Moist cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Sheltered stream bottoms on S. slope.
Liliaceae
Allium acuminatum Hooker's onion Open rocky hillsides near Viola Pass in ponderosa pine forest
Allium geyeri Geyer's onion Rocky outcrops in openponderosa pine forest.
Asparagus officinalis asparagus Crumarine Creek drainage.
Calochortus elegans
cat's ear Open woods on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Camassia quamash camas Along banks of Paradise Creek at base.
Clintonia uniflora
queen's cup Moist woods on N. slope. Along wooded streams on S. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Disporum trachycarpum
fairy bells Moist woods. Along streams. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Erythronium grandiflorum
fawn lily; yellow dog-tooth violet Ponderosa pine forest.
Fritillaria pudica yellow bell Open grassy slopes. Under open ponderosa-pine forest.
Smilacina racemosa
false Solomon's seal Moist woods and along streams. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on upper slope.
Smilacina stellata
spikenard Moist woods. Along streams at base.
Streptopus amplexifolius twisted stalk Moist cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Trillium ovatum
western trillium Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Wooded streams on S. slope.
Trillium petiolatum
purple trillium Cedar-grand fir forest.
Triteleia grandiflora
wild hyacinth Grassy slopes. Open woods. Ponderosa pine forest.
Veratrum californicum
false hellebore Cedar-grand fir forest.
Veratrum viride green hellebore Moist woods. Shaded stream banks. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Zygadenus paniculatus foothill death camas Open S. slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Zygadenus venenosus meadow death camas Open grassy slopes near Viola pass.
Orchidaceae
Calypso bulbosa
lady slipper Cedar-grand fir on N. slope. In wooded stream bottoms on S. slope.
Corallorhiza striata striped coral root
Corallorhiza trifida early coral root Moist woods in cedar-grand fir forest
Cypripedium montanum
mountain lady's slipper Cedar-grand fir forest.
Goodyera oblongifolia
rattlesnake plantain Dense cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Habenaria dilatata white-flowered bog orchid Wet banks of streams on S. slope.
Habenaria saccata slender bog orchid Wet banks of streams on S. slope.
Listera caurina northwestern twayblade Deep Cedar-grandfir forest.
Listera convallarioides broad-lipped twayblade Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Poaceae
Agropyron inerme bunch grass Grassland near Viola Pass.
Agropyron spicatum blue wheatgrass Dry grassy hillsides.
Agrostis exarata western bent grass Streamsides.
Agrostis scabra tickle grass Streamsides.
Apera interrupta interrupted apera Open rocky slopes onsummit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus brizaeformis rattlesnake bromegrass Grassy slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus carinatus California bromegrass Grassy slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus commutatus downy-sheathed cheat Grassy slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus inermis smooth bromegrass Open rocky outcrops on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus marginatus mountain bromegrass Grassy hillsides. Stream bottoms.
Bromus mollis soft cheat Grassy slopes. Stream bottoms.
Bromus tectorum downy bromegrass Streams. Waste places on dry hillsides. Ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus vulgaris narrow-leaved brome Open ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Calamagrostis canadensis bluejoint Open douglas fir- ponderosa Pine forest along ridge.
Calamagrostis inexpansa northern reedgrass Open ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Calamagrostis rubescens pine grass On summit.
Cinna latifolia wood reed grass
Dactylis glomerata
orchard-grass Stream bottoms and openwoods. Ponderosa pine forest.
Deschampsia danthonioides annual hairgrass Open grassy slopes.
Deschampsia elongata slender hairgrass Open grassy slopes.
Festuca idahoensis Idaho fescue Ridge tops.
Festuca occidentalis western fescue Open woods. Ponderosa pine forest.
Glyceria borealis northern mannagrass Open grassy slopes.
Glyceria grandis American mannagrass Wet stream banks at base.
Glyceria pauciflora weak mannagrass Wet stream banks.
Hordeum jubatum squirrel-tail barley Cultivated fields.
Hordeum nodosum meadow barley Moist road banks.
Melica subulata Alaska oniongrass Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Phleum pratense
timothy Open woods and slopes. Along edges of cultivated fields. Ponderosa pine forest.
Poa annua annual bluegrass Along streams.
Poa bulbosa bulbous bluegrass Open ponderosa pine forest. Streamsides. Waste places.
Poa compressa Canada bluegrass Open waste places near Viola Pass.
Poa pratensis Kentucky bluegrass Stream bottoms at base.
Poa secunda Sandberg bluegrass Open grassy S. slopes.
Trisetum canescens tall trisetum Summit. Open cedar- grand fir forest on the N. slope.
Dicots
Aceraceae
Acer glabrum
Rocky Mountain maple Along streams and cut-over Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Apiaceae
Angelica arguta shining angelica
Cicuta douglasii water hemlock Streamsides at base.
Heracleum lanatum
cow parsnip Streamsides at base.
Lomatium dissectum
dissected-leaf lomatium Open grassy slopes.
Lomatium macrocarpum
gray desert parsley Open, rocky, grassy slopes.
Lomatium triternatum
narrow-leaved desert parsley Open grassy slopes; open Ponderosa pine forest.
Orogenia linearifolia narrow-leaved orogenia Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope of West Twin.
Osmorhiza chilensis Chilean sweet-cicely Along Crumarine Creek, S. slope.
Osmorhiza occidentalis mountain sweet-cicely Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Apocynaceae
Apocynum medium western dogbane Open woods on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Apocynum pumilum dwarf dogbane Waste places.
Vinca major large periwinkle Ponderosa pine forest.
Araliaceae
Oplopanax horrida devil's club Growing in wet swamp near base of N. slope.
Aristolochiaceae
Asarum caudatum wild ginger Along streams in cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Asteraceae
Achilllea millefolium
yarrow Open wasteland.
Adenocaulon bicolor silver-green Along streams on S. slope.
Agoseris grandiflora large-flowered agoseris Open rocky slopes near summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Anaphalis margaritacea
pearly-everlasting Open forests along ridge top between E. Twin and summit, along streams. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine Forest.
Antennaria luzuloides silvery-brown everlasting Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope; open ridges of N. slope.
Antennaria neglecta field pussytoes Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Antennaria racemosa slender everlasting Summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Antennaria rosea rosy everlasting Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope; streamsides.
Anthemis cotula dog-fennel Open waste places.
Arnica cordifolia
heart-leaved arnica Ponderosa pine on S. slope, forest.
Aster campestris western meadow aster Stream-bottoms at base.
Gaillardia aristata blanket-flower Open grassy slopes near Viola Pass.
Gnaphalium chilense cotton-bating plant Ridgetop W. of summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Gnaphalium mictocephalum slender cudweed Along moist streams, S. slope.
Helianthella uniflora
Douglas's false flower Open grassp slopes; open Ponderosa Pine forest.
Hieracium albertinum
western hawkweed Open woods S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Hieracium albiflorum
white-flowered hawkweed Open woods; stream bottoms at base.
Madia exigua little tarweed Along trail, ponderosa pine forest.
Madia glomerata stinking tarweed Open rocky ridges, summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Madia minima small-leaf tarweed Ponderosa pine forest.
Matricaria matricarioides pineapple weed Open rocky slopes, margins of cultivated fields, S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Microseris nutans nodding microseris On summit; along ridgetops W. of summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Rudbeckia occidentalis black head Open woods; along banks of Crumarine Creek on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Senecio integerrimus
tall western groundsel Ponderosa pine forest.
Senecio triangularis arrowleaf groundsel
Solidago canadensis goldenrod Along stream bottoms near base.
Taraxacum officinale dandelion Open waste places.
Tragopogon pratensis meadow salsify Open grassy slopes; margins of cultivated fields.
Wyethia amplexicaulis northern mule-ear Along roadsides on S. slope.
Berberidaceae
Berberis repens Oregon grape Open rocky hillsides on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Betulaceae
Alnus sinuata mountain alder Along streams and at springs.
Betula occidentalis water birch Streamsides.
Betula papyrifera
western paper birch Along Crumarine Creek.
Boraginaceae
Amsinckia lycopsoides tarweed fiddleneck Disturbed areas.
Amsinckia retrorsa rigid fiddleneck Disturbed areas.
Cryptantha affinis slender cryptantha Open woods on S. slope; ridge tops. Ponderosa pine forest.
Lithospermum ruderale
cat's tooth Open grassy slopes; under Ponderosa pine forest.
Mertensia longiflora long-flowered lungwort Open grassy slopes; Ponderosa pine forest.
Mertensia paniculata tall lungwort Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Myosotis stricta forget-me-not Open clearing on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Plagiobothrys leptocladus slender-stemmed plagiobothrys Cultivated fields.
Plagiobothrys tenellus slender plagiobothrys
Brassicaceae
Alyssum alyssoides
small alyssum Waste places.
Arabis hirsuta hairy rock cress
Arabis holboellii Holboell's rockcress Dry, rocky hillsides. Summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Arabis sparsiflora sickle-pod rock cress Rocky places near summit.
Capsella bursa-pastoris shepherd's purse Disturbed areas.
Cardamine pennsylvanica bitter cress Along wet stream banks at base, S. slope.
Descurainia sophia flixweed Cultivated fields.
Draba verna
vernal whitlow grass Open grassy slope.
Sisymbrium altissimum Jim Hill mustard Along margins of cultivated fields.
Thlaspi arvense penny cress Waste places.
Campanulaceae
Campanula rotundifolia Scotch bellflower
Caprifoliaceae
Linnaea borealis
twin flower Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Lonicera ciliosa
orange honeysuckle Open Ponderosa pine forest; along stream banks.
Lonicera involucrata black twinberry S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Lonicera utahensis
red twinberry Mixed forests, thickets near summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Sambucus melanocarpa black elderberry Brushy slopes; alongstreams at base.
Symphoricarpos rivularis snowberry Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Viburnum pauciflorum high-brush cranberry Along streams on upper slopes near Viola. Ponderosa pine forest.
Caryophyllaceae
Arenaria congesta
dense-flowered sandwort Open rocky areas on summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Arenaria lateriflora side-flowered sandwort Along roads, trails, abandoned fields. Ponderosa pine forest.
Arenaria macrophylla
large-leaved sandwort Stream bottoms. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Cerastium vulgatum mouse-ear chickweed Along roads. Waste places.
Silene conoidea conoid catchfly Banks in Crumarine Creek drainage.
Silene menziesii Menzies's campion Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Silene noctoflora night-blooming catchfly Open fields.
Silene scouleri scouler's catchfly
Spergularia rubra sand spurry Waste places at base. Ponderosa pine forest.
Stellaria borealis northern starwort Open ponderosa pine forest.
Celastraceae
Pachistima myrsinites mountain lover Cedar-grand fir forest.
Cornaceae
Cornus canadensis
bunchberry Along moist stream banks in Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Cornus stolonifera
red-osier dogwood Streamsides.
Crassulaceae
Sedum douglasii stonecrop Open rocky hillsides. Onridge tops. Ponderosa pine forest.
Ericaceae
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
kinnikinnick Cedar-grand fir forest on the N. Slope.
Chimaphila menziesii little prince's pine Cedar-grand fir forest on the N. slope.
Chimaphila umbellata
blake Along wet stream banks in Cedar-grand fir forest on the N. slope.
Menziesia ferruginea fool's huckleberry Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on upper S. slope and on summit.
Monotropa uniflora
Indian pipe
Pterospora andromedea
pine drops Cedar-grand fir forest.
Pyrola asarifolia pyrola Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Pyrola bracteata large wintergreen Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Pyrola picta white-veined pyrola
Pyrola secunda one-sided wintergreen Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; wooded stream bottoms on S. slope.
Pyrola uliginosa bog wintergreen
Pyrola uniflora single beauty Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Vaccinium caespitosum dwarf bilberry
Vaccinium membranaceum huckleberry Ridge tops; open woods on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Fabaceae
Astragalus canadensis
Canada milkvetch Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest; Streamsides at base of mountain, S. slope.
Lathyrus bijugatus pine-woods pea Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Lupinus laxiflorus spurred lupine
Lupinus sericeus
silky lupine Dry rocky slopes under ponderosa pines.
Medicago sativa alfafa Along roadsides; margins of cultivated fields.
Melilotus alba yellow sweet-clover Along road banks and margins of cultivated fields.
Thermopsis montana
golden pea Along stream bottoms at base of mountain.
Trifolium hybridum
alsike clover Along streams at base
Trifolium pratense
red clover Along roadsides; open Ponderosa pine forest at base.
Trifolium repens white clover Streamsides at base.
Vicia americana American vetch Ponderosa pine forest.
Vicia villosa
hairy vetch Open grassy slopes near Viola Pass.
Fumariaceae
Dicentra uniflora
steer's head Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on upper S. slope of West Twin.
Gentianaceae
Frasera albicaulis white-stemmed frasera
Frasera fastigiata
clustered frasera Open ponderosa pine-Douglas fir forest, S. slope.
Gentiana amarella northern gentian Crumarine Creek drainage; wet springs. Streamsides.
Geraniaceae
Erodium cicutarium filaree Waste places and cultivated fields.
Geranium pusillum small-flowered cranebill Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Geranium viscosissimum
sticky geranium Open grassy slopes; hillsides in Ponderosa pine forest.
Grossulariaceaae
Ribes cereum squaw currant Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Ribes inerme white-stemmed gooseberry Aspen groves along streams at base.
Ribes irriguum
inland black gooseberry Streamsides.
Ribes lacustre swamp gooseberry Cut-over areas; along streams. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Ribes viscosissimum sticky currant Cut-over areas in cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Burned-over areas.
Hydrangeaceae
Philadelphus lewisii
syringa; mock-orange Brushy stream banks at base of range.
Hydrophyllaceae
Hydrophyllum capitatum
woolen breeches; ballhead waterleaf Open Ponderosa Pine forest.
Hydrophyllum fendleri fendler's waterleaf Moist thickets along Gnat Creek at base, S. slope.
Nemophila breviflora short-flowered nemophila
Phacelia heterophylla varied-leaved phacelia Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Hypericaceae
Hypericum formosum western St. John's wort Waste places.
Lamiaceae
Agastache urticifolia nettled-leaved giant hyssop Aspen groves along Paradise Creek at base of S. slope.
Lamium amplexicaule Open grassy areas on S. slopes of lower foothills.
Nepeta hederacea ground ivy Moist thickets along Crumarine Creek.
Prunella vulgaris
self-heal weed Along streams at base.
Satureja douglasii yerba buena
Scutellaria angustifolia skull cap Open rocky slopes. Ponderosa pine.
Loasaceae
Mentzelia dispersa bushy mentzelia Dry gravelly ground on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Loranthaceae
Arceuthobium douglasii dwarf mistletoe Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Malvaceae
Malva neglecta cheeseweed Waste places; cultivated fields.
Onagraceae
Circaea pacifica western enchanter's night shade Cedar-grand fir forest.
Clarkia pulchella
large-flowered clarkia Dry rocky slopes in ponderosa pine forest.
Clarkia rhomboidea common clarkia Along ridge tops; open Ponderosa pine forest.
Epilobium angustifoluim
fireweed Waste places; old burns on N. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Epilobium brachycarpum tall annual willow-herb Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Epilobium hornemanni Hornemann's willow-herb Along stream on N. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Epilobium minutum small-flowered willow-herb
Oenothera hookeri hooker's evening primrose Crumarine Creek drainage.
Plantaginaceae
Plantago lanceolata English plantain Along stream bottoms at base.
Plantago major
common plantain Open areas throughout range.
Polemoniaceae
Collomia grandiflora
large-flowered collomia Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest near tops of ridges.
Collomia linearis narrow-leaved collomia Open rocky slopes near summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine Forest.
Ipomopsis aggregata
scarlet gilia Open, rocky dryslopes. Grasslands.
Linanthus harknessii Harkness's linanthus
Microsteris humilis low microsteris Open grassy slopes.
Navarretia intertexta needle-leaved navarretia Along old logging road near base. Ponderosa pine forest.
Phlox gracilis
pink microsteris Open grassy slopes.
Polemonium micranthum annual polemonium
Polygonaceae
Eriogonum heracleoides
parsnip-flowered eriogonum Ridge tops. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Eriogonum umbellatum sulfur buckwheat Summit. Open rocky hillsides on S. slope. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Polygonum douglasii Douglas's knotweed Rocky crevices on summit.
Rumex acetosella red sorrel; sheep sorrel Along roadsides, streams, old homesteads. Ponderosa pine forest.
Rumex crispus curly-leaved dock Along roadsides at base.
Rumex mexicanus narrow-leaved dock Along margins of cultivated fields. Streamsides.
Portulacaceae
Claytonia cordifolia broad-leveled claytonia Wet stream banks in cedar-grand fir forest.
Claytonia lanceolata
spring beauty Summit. Open woods on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Claytonia perfoliata
miner's lettuce Open grassy slopes. Along road banks.
Claytonia sibirica western spring beauty Along wet stream banks in cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Montia chamissoi Chamisso's claytonia Moist road banks.
Montia dichotoma
dwarf claytonia Open grassy slopes. Along road banks.
Montia linearis
narrow-leaved claytonia Around springs, open moist places. Streamsides.
Primulaceae
Dodecatheon pulchellum shooting star Grassland in ponderosa pine forest on N. slope near Viola Pass.
Ranunculaceae
Aconitum columbianum monkshood Aspen groves along streams at base.
Actaea arguta baneberry Cedar-grand fir forest. Along streams on S. slope.
Anemone piperi
windflower Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Clematis columbiana purple clematis Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest. Along trails.
Clematis hirsutissima
sugar bowls Open grassy slopes on S. & W. slopes.
Coptis occidentalis goldthread Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Delphinium nelsoni larkspur Open rocky hillsides on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Ranunculus flammula creeping buttercup Along stream banks at base.
Ranunculus glaberrimus
sagebrush buttercup Open grassy slopes.
Ranunculus orthorhynchus straight-beak buttercup Moist stream bottoms at base on S. slope.
Ranunculus uncinatus little buttercup Along wet stream banks at base
Thalictrum occidentale
meadow rue Cedar-grand fir forest. Sheltered ravines.
Trautvetteria grandis western false bugbane
Rhamnaceae
Ceanothus sanguineus
buckbrush; red-stem ceanothus Open S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Ceanothus velutinus sticky laurel Ponderosa pine forest.
Rhamnus alnifolia
alder buckthorn
Rhamnus purshiana
cascara Streamsides.
Rosaceae
Amelanchier alnifolia
serviceberry Ponderosa pine forest. Streamsides at base on S. slope.
Crataegus douglasii
black hawthorn Along streams at base.
Fragaria vesca
strawberry Open forest throughout range. Ponderosa pine forest.
Fragaria virginiana
pale strawberry Open ponderosa pine forest.
Geum macrophyllum large-leaved avens Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Geum triflorum
pink tassels Open grassy slopes.
Holodiscus discolor
ocean-spray Ponderosa pine on S. slope.
Physocarpus malvaceus
ninebark Ponderosa pine forest.
Potentilla flabelliformis slender-toothed cinquefoil Ponderosa pine forest; streamsides.
Prunus virginiana
chokecherry Douglas fir-ponderosa pine Forest on the S. slope.
Rosa gymnocarpa woodland rose Open woods on S. slope; Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Rosa spaldingii Spalding's rose Ponderosa pine forest; along margins of cultivated fields.
Rubus idaeus red raspberry
Rubus leucodermis western blackcap
Rubus macropetalus blackberry
Rubus parviflorus thimble berry Cedar-grand fir forest; along sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Sanguisorba occidentalis burnet Open woods; along open stream bottoms. Ponderosa pine forest.
Sorbus scopulina mountain ash Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Spiraea betulifolia
white spiraea Ponderosa pine forest.
Rubiaceae
Galium aparine cleavers Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Galium boreale
northern bedstraw Open Ponderosa pine throughout range.
Galium triflorum fragrant bedstraw Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; along wooded streams on S. slope.
Salicaceae
Populus tremuloides
quaking aspen Along streams at base.
Populus trichocarpa black cottonwood Along road on N. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Salix mackenziana mackenzie willow Ponderosa Pine forest of the S. slope.
Salix scouleriana Scouler's willow Ponderosa pine-douglas fir forest on S. slope.
Saxifragraceae
Heuchera cylindrica
alum root Open rocky outcrops on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Lithophragma bulbifera
slender fringe-cup Open rocky, grassy slopes.
Lithophragma parviflora
baby's breath Open grassy slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Mitella caulescens leafy mitrewort Moist stream banks.
Mitella pentandra Bishop's cap Along banks of Crumarine Creek.
Mitella stauropetala Piper's mitrework Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Along streams on S. slope.
Tiarella trifoliata
coolwort; false mitrewort Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Along wooded stream banks on S. slope.
Scrophulariaceae
Besseya rubra
red kittentail Open, rocky grassy S. slopes.
Castilleja hispida
harsh paint-brush Dry rocky slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Castilleja lutescens yellowish paint-brush Open grassy slopes near Viola Pass.
Castilleja miniata
common paint-brush Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest, upper S. slope.
Collinsia parviflora
blue lips Open places throughout range. Ponderosa pine forest.
Gratiola ebracteata bractless hedge-hyssop
Mimulus breweri brewer's monkey-flower On S. slope under shelter of boulders. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Mimulus guttatus monkey flower Wet banks of Crumarine Creek.
Mimulus moschatus musk flower Wet stream banks; around springs.
Orthocarpus tenuifolius thin-leaved orthocarpus
Pedicularis bracteosa Indian warrior Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Pedicularis racemosa white louse wort Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Penstemon attenuatus
taper-leaved penstemon Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Penstemon confertus yellow penstemon Open grassy slopes.
Penstemon fruticosus shrubby penstemon Open rocky ledges, summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Penstemon wilcoxii wilcox penstemon Open areas in ponderosa pine forest.
Verbascum thapsus
common mullein Open rocky outcrops near the summit; waste places. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Veronica americana American speedwell Streams at base, S. slope.
Veronica persica winter speedwell Edge of cultivated field, S. slope.
Veronica serpyllifolia thyme-leaved speedwell Streamsides on S. slope and Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Urticaceae
Urtica gracilis stinging nettle Streamsides and near springs.
Urtica holosericea hoary nettle Streamsides at base, S. slope.
Valerianaceae
Plectritis macrocera
desert plectritis Open grassy slopes near Viola Pass.
Valeriana edulis tobacco root
Valerianella locusta corn salad Ponderosa pine forest near Viola Pass.
Violaceae
Viola adunca western long-spurred violet Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Viola glabella
smooth woodland violet Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope and along sheltered streams on S. slope.
Viola orbiculata round-leaved violet Cedar-grand fir forest.
Viola palustris
marsh violet Stream banks on S. slope in Cedar-grand fir forest.
(alphabetical listing by family)
Scientific Name: Common Name: Habitat:
Ferns
Polypodiaceae
Athyrium filix-femina lady fern
Cedar-grand fir forest.
Cheilanthes gracillima lace fern
Rock crevices on summit.
Cheilanthes siliquosa Oregon cliff-brake Rock crevices on summit. Doug fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Cystopteris fragilis
brittle fern Along streams.
Phegopteris dryopteris oak fern Cedar-grand fir forest.
Polystichum lonchitis holly fern Cedar-grand fir forest. Occasionally streamside.
Polystichum munitum
sword fern Along stream on south slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Pteridium aquilinum bracken-fern Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on south slope. Abundant in burns.
Woodsia oregana Oregon woodsia Common in rock crevices south of lookout tower. Douglas fir- ponderosa pine forest.
Equisetaceae
Equisetum arvense field horsetail Streams and springs near the base of mountain.
Conifers
Pinaceae
Abies grandis grand fir North slope and in sheltered ravines on S. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Larix occidentalis
tamarack Upper slopes and old burns on N. slope. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Picea engelmanni Engelmann's spruce Cedar-grand fir forest, upperN. slope. Sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Pinus contorta
lodgepole pine At eastern end of range.
Pinus monticola western white pine Crumarine Creek drainage. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Pinus ponderosa
ponderosa pine Lower foothills of the range. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine.
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Douglas fir Upper S. slope; occasionally on upper. slope. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Cupressaceae
Thuja plicata
western red cedar N. slope. Sheltered ravines on S. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Taxaceae
Taxus brevifolia western yew Rare on crumarine creek, S. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Flowering Plants
Monocots
Cyperaceae
Carex amplifolia Along streams in cedar-grand fir forest.
Carex bolanderi Bolander's sedge Along moist stream banks at base.
Carex concinnoides northwestern sedge Ponderosa pine forest.
Carex festivella mountain meadow sedge Moist stream banks of Gnat Creek at base.
Carex geyeri
Geyer's sedge Open ponderosa pine forest.
Carex laeviculmis smooth-stemmed sedge Wet bogs along streams at base.
Carex ormantha western stellate sedge Moist stream banks.
Scirpus microcarpus small-fruited bulrush Streamsides at base.
Iridaceae
Iris missouriensis western blue flag Along roads and open grassy slopes.
Sisyrinchium inflatum
purple-eyed grass Open grassy hillsides on S. slope.
Juncaceae
Juncus balticus baltic rush Moist open ground.
Juncus drummondii Along streams in cedar-douglas fir forest.
Juncus ensifolius dagger-leaved rush Banks of Gnat Creek at base.
Luzula multiflora lejeune Along moist stream banks.
Luzula parviflora Moist cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Sheltered stream bottoms on S. slope.
Liliaceae
Allium acuminatum Hooker's onion Open rocky hillsides near Viola Pass in ponderosa pine forest
Allium geyeri Geyer's onion Rocky outcrops in openponderosa pine forest.
Asparagus officinalis asparagus Crumarine Creek drainage.
Calochortus elegans
cat's ear Open woods on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Camassia quamash camas Along banks of Paradise Creek at base.
Clintonia uniflora
queen's cup Moist woods on N. slope. Along wooded streams on S. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Disporum trachycarpum
fairy bells Moist woods. Along streams. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Erythronium grandiflorum
fawn lily; yellow dog-tooth violet Ponderosa pine forest.
Fritillaria pudica yellow bell Open grassy slopes. Under open ponderosa-pine forest.
Smilacina racemosa
false Solomon's seal Moist woods and along streams. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on upper slope.
Smilacina stellata
spikenard Moist woods. Along streams at base.
Streptopus amplexifolius twisted stalk Moist cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Trillium ovatum
western trillium Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Wooded streams on S. slope.
Trillium petiolatum
purple trillium Cedar-grand fir forest.
Triteleia grandiflora
wild hyacinth Grassy slopes. Open woods. Ponderosa pine forest.
Veratrum californicum
false hellebore Cedar-grand fir forest.
Veratrum viride green hellebore Moist woods. Shaded stream banks. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Zygadenus paniculatus foothill death camas Open S. slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Zygadenus venenosus meadow death camas Open grassy slopes near Viola pass.
Orchidaceae
Calypso bulbosa
lady slipper Cedar-grand fir on N. slope. In wooded stream bottoms on S. slope.
Corallorhiza striata striped coral root
Corallorhiza trifida early coral root Moist woods in cedar-grand fir forest
Cypripedium montanum
mountain lady's slipper Cedar-grand fir forest.
Goodyera oblongifolia
rattlesnake plantain Dense cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Habenaria dilatata white-flowered bog orchid Wet banks of streams on S. slope.
Habenaria saccata slender bog orchid Wet banks of streams on S. slope.
Listera caurina northwestern twayblade Deep Cedar-grandfir forest.
Listera convallarioides broad-lipped twayblade Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Poaceae
Agropyron inerme bunch grass Grassland near Viola Pass.
Agropyron spicatum blue wheatgrass Dry grassy hillsides.
Agrostis exarata western bent grass Streamsides.
Agrostis scabra tickle grass Streamsides.
Apera interrupta interrupted apera Open rocky slopes onsummit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus brizaeformis rattlesnake bromegrass Grassy slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus carinatus California bromegrass Grassy slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus commutatus downy-sheathed cheat Grassy slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus inermis smooth bromegrass Open rocky outcrops on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus marginatus mountain bromegrass Grassy hillsides. Stream bottoms.
Bromus mollis soft cheat Grassy slopes. Stream bottoms.
Bromus tectorum downy bromegrass Streams. Waste places on dry hillsides. Ponderosa pine forest.
Bromus vulgaris narrow-leaved brome Open ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Calamagrostis canadensis bluejoint Open douglas fir- ponderosa Pine forest along ridge.
Calamagrostis inexpansa northern reedgrass Open ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Calamagrostis rubescens pine grass On summit.
Cinna latifolia wood reed grass
Dactylis glomerata
orchard-grass Stream bottoms and openwoods. Ponderosa pine forest.
Deschampsia danthonioides annual hairgrass Open grassy slopes.
Deschampsia elongata slender hairgrass Open grassy slopes.
Festuca idahoensis Idaho fescue Ridge tops.
Festuca occidentalis western fescue Open woods. Ponderosa pine forest.
Glyceria borealis northern mannagrass Open grassy slopes.
Glyceria grandis American mannagrass Wet stream banks at base.
Glyceria pauciflora weak mannagrass Wet stream banks.
Hordeum jubatum squirrel-tail barley Cultivated fields.
Hordeum nodosum meadow barley Moist road banks.
Melica subulata Alaska oniongrass Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Phleum pratense
timothy Open woods and slopes. Along edges of cultivated fields. Ponderosa pine forest.
Poa annua annual bluegrass Along streams.
Poa bulbosa bulbous bluegrass Open ponderosa pine forest. Streamsides. Waste places.
Poa compressa Canada bluegrass Open waste places near Viola Pass.
Poa pratensis Kentucky bluegrass Stream bottoms at base.
Poa secunda Sandberg bluegrass Open grassy S. slopes.
Trisetum canescens tall trisetum Summit. Open cedar- grand fir forest on the N. slope.
Dicots
Aceraceae
Acer glabrum
Rocky Mountain maple Along streams and cut-over Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Apiaceae
Angelica arguta shining angelica
Cicuta douglasii water hemlock Streamsides at base.
Heracleum lanatum
cow parsnip Streamsides at base.
Lomatium dissectum
dissected-leaf lomatium Open grassy slopes.
Lomatium macrocarpum
gray desert parsley Open, rocky, grassy slopes.
Lomatium triternatum
narrow-leaved desert parsley Open grassy slopes; open Ponderosa pine forest.
Orogenia linearifolia narrow-leaved orogenia Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope of West Twin.
Osmorhiza chilensis Chilean sweet-cicely Along Crumarine Creek, S. slope.
Osmorhiza occidentalis mountain sweet-cicely Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Apocynaceae
Apocynum medium western dogbane Open woods on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Apocynum pumilum dwarf dogbane Waste places.
Vinca major large periwinkle Ponderosa pine forest.
Araliaceae
Oplopanax horrida devil's club Growing in wet swamp near base of N. slope.
Aristolochiaceae
Asarum caudatum wild ginger Along streams in cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Asteraceae
Achilllea millefolium
yarrow Open wasteland.
Adenocaulon bicolor silver-green Along streams on S. slope.
Agoseris grandiflora large-flowered agoseris Open rocky slopes near summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Anaphalis margaritacea
pearly-everlasting Open forests along ridge top between E. Twin and summit, along streams. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine Forest.
Antennaria luzuloides silvery-brown everlasting Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope; open ridges of N. slope.
Antennaria neglecta field pussytoes Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Antennaria racemosa slender everlasting Summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Antennaria rosea rosy everlasting Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope; streamsides.
Anthemis cotula dog-fennel Open waste places.
Arnica cordifolia
heart-leaved arnica Ponderosa pine on S. slope, forest.
Aster campestris western meadow aster Stream-bottoms at base.
Gaillardia aristata blanket-flower Open grassy slopes near Viola Pass.
Gnaphalium chilense cotton-bating plant Ridgetop W. of summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Gnaphalium mictocephalum slender cudweed Along moist streams, S. slope.
Helianthella uniflora
Douglas's false flower Open grassp slopes; open Ponderosa Pine forest.
Hieracium albertinum
western hawkweed Open woods S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Hieracium albiflorum
white-flowered hawkweed Open woods; stream bottoms at base.
Madia exigua little tarweed Along trail, ponderosa pine forest.
Madia glomerata stinking tarweed Open rocky ridges, summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Madia minima small-leaf tarweed Ponderosa pine forest.
Matricaria matricarioides pineapple weed Open rocky slopes, margins of cultivated fields, S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Microseris nutans nodding microseris On summit; along ridgetops W. of summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Rudbeckia occidentalis black head Open woods; along banks of Crumarine Creek on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Senecio integerrimus
tall western groundsel Ponderosa pine forest.
Senecio triangularis arrowleaf groundsel
Solidago canadensis goldenrod Along stream bottoms near base.
Taraxacum officinale dandelion Open waste places.
Tragopogon pratensis meadow salsify Open grassy slopes; margins of cultivated fields.
Wyethia amplexicaulis northern mule-ear Along roadsides on S. slope.
Berberidaceae
Berberis repens Oregon grape Open rocky hillsides on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Betulaceae
Alnus sinuata mountain alder Along streams and at springs.
Betula occidentalis water birch Streamsides.
Betula papyrifera
western paper birch Along Crumarine Creek.
Boraginaceae
Amsinckia lycopsoides tarweed fiddleneck Disturbed areas.
Amsinckia retrorsa rigid fiddleneck Disturbed areas.
Cryptantha affinis slender cryptantha Open woods on S. slope; ridge tops. Ponderosa pine forest.
Lithospermum ruderale
cat's tooth Open grassy slopes; under Ponderosa pine forest.
Mertensia longiflora long-flowered lungwort Open grassy slopes; Ponderosa pine forest.
Mertensia paniculata tall lungwort Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Myosotis stricta forget-me-not Open clearing on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Plagiobothrys leptocladus slender-stemmed plagiobothrys Cultivated fields.
Plagiobothrys tenellus slender plagiobothrys
Brassicaceae
Alyssum alyssoides
small alyssum Waste places.
Arabis hirsuta hairy rock cress
Arabis holboellii Holboell's rockcress Dry, rocky hillsides. Summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Arabis sparsiflora sickle-pod rock cress Rocky places near summit.
Capsella bursa-pastoris shepherd's purse Disturbed areas.
Cardamine pennsylvanica bitter cress Along wet stream banks at base, S. slope.
Descurainia sophia flixweed Cultivated fields.
Draba verna
vernal whitlow grass Open grassy slope.
Sisymbrium altissimum Jim Hill mustard Along margins of cultivated fields.
Thlaspi arvense penny cress Waste places.
Campanulaceae
Campanula rotundifolia Scotch bellflower
Caprifoliaceae
Linnaea borealis
twin flower Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Lonicera ciliosa
orange honeysuckle Open Ponderosa pine forest; along stream banks.
Lonicera involucrata black twinberry S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Lonicera utahensis
red twinberry Mixed forests, thickets near summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Sambucus melanocarpa black elderberry Brushy slopes; alongstreams at base.
Symphoricarpos rivularis snowberry Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Viburnum pauciflorum high-brush cranberry Along streams on upper slopes near Viola. Ponderosa pine forest.
Caryophyllaceae
Arenaria congesta
dense-flowered sandwort Open rocky areas on summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Arenaria lateriflora side-flowered sandwort Along roads, trails, abandoned fields. Ponderosa pine forest.
Arenaria macrophylla
large-leaved sandwort Stream bottoms. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Cerastium vulgatum mouse-ear chickweed Along roads. Waste places.
Silene conoidea conoid catchfly Banks in Crumarine Creek drainage.
Silene menziesii Menzies's campion Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Silene noctoflora night-blooming catchfly Open fields.
Silene scouleri scouler's catchfly
Spergularia rubra sand spurry Waste places at base. Ponderosa pine forest.
Stellaria borealis northern starwort Open ponderosa pine forest.
Celastraceae
Pachistima myrsinites mountain lover Cedar-grand fir forest.
Cornaceae
Cornus canadensis
bunchberry Along moist stream banks in Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Cornus stolonifera
red-osier dogwood Streamsides.
Crassulaceae
Sedum douglasii stonecrop Open rocky hillsides. Onridge tops. Ponderosa pine forest.
Ericaceae
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
kinnikinnick Cedar-grand fir forest on the N. Slope.
Chimaphila menziesii little prince's pine Cedar-grand fir forest on the N. slope.
Chimaphila umbellata
blake Along wet stream banks in Cedar-grand fir forest on the N. slope.
Menziesia ferruginea fool's huckleberry Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on upper S. slope and on summit.
Monotropa uniflora
Indian pipe
Pterospora andromedea
pine drops Cedar-grand fir forest.
Pyrola asarifolia pyrola Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Pyrola bracteata large wintergreen Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Pyrola picta white-veined pyrola
Pyrola secunda one-sided wintergreen Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; wooded stream bottoms on S. slope.
Pyrola uliginosa bog wintergreen
Pyrola uniflora single beauty Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Vaccinium caespitosum dwarf bilberry
Vaccinium membranaceum huckleberry Ridge tops; open woods on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Fabaceae
Astragalus canadensis
Canada milkvetch Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest; Streamsides at base of mountain, S. slope.
Lathyrus bijugatus pine-woods pea Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Lupinus laxiflorus spurred lupine
Lupinus sericeus
silky lupine Dry rocky slopes under ponderosa pines.
Medicago sativa alfafa Along roadsides; margins of cultivated fields.
Melilotus alba yellow sweet-clover Along road banks and margins of cultivated fields.
Thermopsis montana
golden pea Along stream bottoms at base of mountain.
Trifolium hybridum
alsike clover Along streams at base
Trifolium pratense
red clover Along roadsides; open Ponderosa pine forest at base.
Trifolium repens white clover Streamsides at base.
Vicia americana American vetch Ponderosa pine forest.
Vicia villosa
hairy vetch Open grassy slopes near Viola Pass.
Fumariaceae
Dicentra uniflora
steer's head Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on upper S. slope of West Twin.
Gentianaceae
Frasera albicaulis white-stemmed frasera
Frasera fastigiata
clustered frasera Open ponderosa pine-Douglas fir forest, S. slope.
Gentiana amarella northern gentian Crumarine Creek drainage; wet springs. Streamsides.
Geraniaceae
Erodium cicutarium filaree Waste places and cultivated fields.
Geranium pusillum small-flowered cranebill Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Geranium viscosissimum
sticky geranium Open grassy slopes; hillsides in Ponderosa pine forest.
Grossulariaceaae
Ribes cereum squaw currant Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Ribes inerme white-stemmed gooseberry Aspen groves along streams at base.
Ribes irriguum
inland black gooseberry Streamsides.
Ribes lacustre swamp gooseberry Cut-over areas; along streams. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Ribes viscosissimum sticky currant Cut-over areas in cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Burned-over areas.
Hydrangeaceae
Philadelphus lewisii
syringa; mock-orange Brushy stream banks at base of range.
Hydrophyllaceae
Hydrophyllum capitatum
woolen breeches; ballhead waterleaf Open Ponderosa Pine forest.
Hydrophyllum fendleri fendler's waterleaf Moist thickets along Gnat Creek at base, S. slope.
Nemophila breviflora short-flowered nemophila
Phacelia heterophylla varied-leaved phacelia Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Hypericaceae
Hypericum formosum western St. John's wort Waste places.
Lamiaceae
Agastache urticifolia nettled-leaved giant hyssop Aspen groves along Paradise Creek at base of S. slope.
Lamium amplexicaule Open grassy areas on S. slopes of lower foothills.
Nepeta hederacea ground ivy Moist thickets along Crumarine Creek.
Prunella vulgaris
self-heal weed Along streams at base.
Satureja douglasii yerba buena
Scutellaria angustifolia skull cap Open rocky slopes. Ponderosa pine.
Loasaceae
Mentzelia dispersa bushy mentzelia Dry gravelly ground on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Loranthaceae
Arceuthobium douglasii dwarf mistletoe Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Malvaceae
Malva neglecta cheeseweed Waste places; cultivated fields.
Onagraceae
Circaea pacifica western enchanter's night shade Cedar-grand fir forest.
Clarkia pulchella
large-flowered clarkia Dry rocky slopes in ponderosa pine forest.
Clarkia rhomboidea common clarkia Along ridge tops; open Ponderosa pine forest.
Epilobium angustifoluim
fireweed Waste places; old burns on N. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Epilobium brachycarpum tall annual willow-herb Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Epilobium hornemanni Hornemann's willow-herb Along stream on N. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Epilobium minutum small-flowered willow-herb
Oenothera hookeri hooker's evening primrose Crumarine Creek drainage.
Plantaginaceae
Plantago lanceolata English plantain Along stream bottoms at base.
Plantago major
common plantain Open areas throughout range.
Polemoniaceae
Collomia grandiflora
large-flowered collomia Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest near tops of ridges.
Collomia linearis narrow-leaved collomia Open rocky slopes near summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine Forest.
Ipomopsis aggregata
scarlet gilia Open, rocky dryslopes. Grasslands.
Linanthus harknessii Harkness's linanthus
Microsteris humilis low microsteris Open grassy slopes.
Navarretia intertexta needle-leaved navarretia Along old logging road near base. Ponderosa pine forest.
Phlox gracilis
pink microsteris Open grassy slopes.
Polemonium micranthum annual polemonium
Polygonaceae
Eriogonum heracleoides
parsnip-flowered eriogonum Ridge tops. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Eriogonum umbellatum sulfur buckwheat Summit. Open rocky hillsides on S. slope. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Polygonum douglasii Douglas's knotweed Rocky crevices on summit.
Rumex acetosella red sorrel; sheep sorrel Along roadsides, streams, old homesteads. Ponderosa pine forest.
Rumex crispus curly-leaved dock Along roadsides at base.
Rumex mexicanus narrow-leaved dock Along margins of cultivated fields. Streamsides.
Portulacaceae
Claytonia cordifolia broad-leveled claytonia Wet stream banks in cedar-grand fir forest.
Claytonia lanceolata
spring beauty Summit. Open woods on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Claytonia perfoliata
miner's lettuce Open grassy slopes. Along road banks.
Claytonia sibirica western spring beauty Along wet stream banks in cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Montia chamissoi Chamisso's claytonia Moist road banks.
Montia dichotoma
dwarf claytonia Open grassy slopes. Along road banks.
Montia linearis
narrow-leaved claytonia Around springs, open moist places. Streamsides.
Primulaceae
Dodecatheon pulchellum shooting star Grassland in ponderosa pine forest on N. slope near Viola Pass.
Ranunculaceae
Aconitum columbianum monkshood Aspen groves along streams at base.
Actaea arguta baneberry Cedar-grand fir forest. Along streams on S. slope.
Anemone piperi
windflower Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Clematis columbiana purple clematis Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest. Along trails.
Clematis hirsutissima
sugar bowls Open grassy slopes on S. & W. slopes.
Coptis occidentalis goldthread Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Delphinium nelsoni larkspur Open rocky hillsides on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Ranunculus flammula creeping buttercup Along stream banks at base.
Ranunculus glaberrimus
sagebrush buttercup Open grassy slopes.
Ranunculus orthorhynchus straight-beak buttercup Moist stream bottoms at base on S. slope.
Ranunculus uncinatus little buttercup Along wet stream banks at base
Thalictrum occidentale
meadow rue Cedar-grand fir forest. Sheltered ravines.
Trautvetteria grandis western false bugbane
Rhamnaceae
Ceanothus sanguineus
buckbrush; red-stem ceanothus Open S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Ceanothus velutinus sticky laurel Ponderosa pine forest.
Rhamnus alnifolia
alder buckthorn
Rhamnus purshiana
cascara Streamsides.
Rosaceae
Amelanchier alnifolia
serviceberry Ponderosa pine forest. Streamsides at base on S. slope.
Crataegus douglasii
black hawthorn Along streams at base.
Fragaria vesca
strawberry Open forest throughout range. Ponderosa pine forest.
Fragaria virginiana
pale strawberry Open ponderosa pine forest.
Geum macrophyllum large-leaved avens Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Geum triflorum
pink tassels Open grassy slopes.
Holodiscus discolor
ocean-spray Ponderosa pine on S. slope.
Physocarpus malvaceus
ninebark Ponderosa pine forest.
Potentilla flabelliformis slender-toothed cinquefoil Ponderosa pine forest; streamsides.
Prunus virginiana
chokecherry Douglas fir-ponderosa pine Forest on the S. slope.
Rosa gymnocarpa woodland rose Open woods on S. slope; Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Rosa spaldingii Spalding's rose Ponderosa pine forest; along margins of cultivated fields.
Rubus idaeus red raspberry
Rubus leucodermis western blackcap
Rubus macropetalus blackberry
Rubus parviflorus thimble berry Cedar-grand fir forest; along sheltered ravines on S. slope.
Sanguisorba occidentalis burnet Open woods; along open stream bottoms. Ponderosa pine forest.
Sorbus scopulina mountain ash Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Spiraea betulifolia
white spiraea Ponderosa pine forest.
Rubiaceae
Galium aparine cleavers Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Galium boreale
northern bedstraw Open Ponderosa pine throughout range.
Galium triflorum fragrant bedstraw Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope; along wooded streams on S. slope.
Salicaceae
Populus tremuloides
quaking aspen Along streams at base.
Populus trichocarpa black cottonwood Along road on N. slope. Cedar-grand fir forest.
Salix mackenziana mackenzie willow Ponderosa Pine forest of the S. slope.
Salix scouleriana Scouler's willow Ponderosa pine-douglas fir forest on S. slope.
Saxifragraceae
Heuchera cylindrica
alum root Open rocky outcrops on S. slope. Ponderosa pine forest.
Lithophragma bulbifera
slender fringe-cup Open rocky, grassy slopes.
Lithophragma parviflora
baby's breath Open grassy slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Mitella caulescens leafy mitrewort Moist stream banks.
Mitella pentandra Bishop's cap Along banks of Crumarine Creek.
Mitella stauropetala Piper's mitrework Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Along streams on S. slope.
Tiarella trifoliata
coolwort; false mitrewort Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope. Along wooded stream banks on S. slope.
Scrophulariaceae
Besseya rubra
red kittentail Open, rocky grassy S. slopes.
Castilleja hispida
harsh paint-brush Dry rocky slopes. Ponderosa pine forest.
Castilleja lutescens yellowish paint-brush Open grassy slopes near Viola Pass.
Castilleja miniata
common paint-brush Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest, upper S. slope.
Collinsia parviflora
blue lips Open places throughout range. Ponderosa pine forest.
Gratiola ebracteata bractless hedge-hyssop
Mimulus breweri brewer's monkey-flower On S. slope under shelter of boulders. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Mimulus guttatus monkey flower Wet banks of Crumarine Creek.
Mimulus moschatus musk flower Wet stream banks; around springs.
Orthocarpus tenuifolius thin-leaved orthocarpus
Pedicularis bracteosa Indian warrior Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Pedicularis racemosa white louse wort Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Penstemon attenuatus
taper-leaved penstemon Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Penstemon confertus yellow penstemon Open grassy slopes.
Penstemon fruticosus shrubby penstemon Open rocky ledges, summit. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Penstemon wilcoxii wilcox penstemon Open areas in ponderosa pine forest.
Verbascum thapsus
common mullein Open rocky outcrops near the summit; waste places. Douglas fir-ponderosa pine forest.
Veronica americana American speedwell Streams at base, S. slope.
Veronica persica winter speedwell Edge of cultivated field, S. slope.
Veronica serpyllifolia thyme-leaved speedwell Streamsides on S. slope and Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope.
Urticaceae
Urtica gracilis stinging nettle Streamsides and near springs.
Urtica holosericea hoary nettle Streamsides at base, S. slope.
Valerianaceae
Plectritis macrocera
desert plectritis Open grassy slopes near Viola Pass.
Valeriana edulis tobacco root
Valerianella locusta corn salad Ponderosa pine forest near Viola Pass.
Violaceae
Viola adunca western long-spurred violet Ponderosa pine forest on S. slope.
Viola glabella
smooth woodland violet Cedar-grand fir forest on N. slope and along sheltered streams on S. slope.
Viola orbiculata round-leaved violet Cedar-grand fir forest.
Viola palustris
marsh violet Stream banks on S. slope in Cedar-grand fir forest.
