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Arches National Park
April Flowers Page 1
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Click on a photograph
below to find a description
of the plant and additional
photographs
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ACERACEAE
(Maple Family)
Acer negundo
BOXELDER
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AGAVACEAE
(Yucca Family)
Yucca harrimaniae
HARRIMAN'S YUCCA
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ANACARDIACEAE
(Cashew Family)
Rhus aromatica
SKUNKBUSH
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APIACEAE
(Carrot Family)
Cymopterus acaulis var. fendleri
FENDLER'S SPRING-PARSLEY
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APIACEAE
(Carrot Family)
Cymopterus newberryi
SWEETROOT SPRING-PARSLEY
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APIACEAE
(Carrot Family)
Cymopterus purpurascens
WIDEWING SPRING-PARSLEY
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APIACEAE
(Carrot Family)
Cymopterus purpureus var. purpureus
PURPLE SPRING-PARSLEY
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APIACEAE
(Carrot Family)
Lomatium latilobum
CANYONLANDS BISCUITROOT
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APIACEAE
(Carrot Family)
Lomatium parryi
PARRY'S BISCUITROOT
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Did You Know?
Naturally occurring sandstone basins called “potholes” collect rain water and wind-blown sediment, forming tiny ecosystems where a fascinating collection of plants and animals live. Tadpole shrimp, fairy shrimp and many insects can be found in potholes.
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Last Updated: November 02, 2007 at 13:20 EST |