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Cleome serrulata staff thumb

The Rocky Mountain Bee-plant (Cleome serrulata) is a large, attractive plant that is popular with many types of insects.

Eriogonum annuum staff thumb

Annual Eriogonum (Eriogonum annuum), sometimes called Umbrella Plant, is a wild buckwheat that is abundant in Quivira's uplands.

Grindelia squarrosa staff thumb

The very common Curly-cup Gumweed (Grindelia squarrosa) is not quite as prickly as it looks.

Helianthus annuus staff thumb

Common, or Annual, Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) often grows in large stands at Quivira.

Helianthus maximilianii staff thumb

The tall (often over 6 feet) and attractive Maxmillian Sunflower (Helianthus maximilianii) has a yellow center.

Heterotheca subaxillaris staff thumb

The very common Camphor Weed (Heterotheca subaxillaris) gets its name from the camphor-like smell of its foliage.

Polygonum sp staff thumb

The most attractive species of Smartweed (Polygonum, sp.), called Ladies Thumb, is common at Quivira in low, wet areas.

Solidago canadensis staff thumb

Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is not the pollen allergen that it is often blamed for.

Last Updated: Sep 19, 2012

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