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ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Ambrosia acanthicarpa

BUR RAGWEED

 


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Artemisia bigelovii

BIGELOW'S SAGEBRUSH

 
Artemisia bigelovii
  


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Artemisia filifolia

OLD MAN SAGE

 


ASTERACEAE 
(Sunflower Family)
Artemisia ludoviciana

LOUISIANA WORMWOOD

 


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Artemisia tridentata

BIG SAGEBRUSH

 
Artemisia tridentata
  


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Brickellia longifolia

LONGLEAF BRICKELLBUSH

 


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Chrysopsis villosa

HAIRY GOLDENASTER

 


ASTERACEAE
(Sunflower Family)
Chrysothamnus nauseosus

RUBBER RABBITBRUSH

 
Chrysothamnus nauseosus
  


ASTERACEAE 
(Sunflower Family)
Chrysothamnus parryi

PARRY'S RABBITBRUSH

 

 

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Tadpole Shrimp  

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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