Common Names: Parry’s Goldenrod, Parry’s Goldenweed Synonyms: Aster minor, Haplopappus parryi, Solidago parryi Taxonomy: Sunflower (Asteraceae) Habit: perennial forb, herb Size: up to 3’ Flowers:
Common Names: Rocky Mountain Goldenrod, Northern Goldenrod, Alpine Goldenrod Synonyms: Taxonomy: Sunflower (Asteraceae) Habit: perennial forb, herb Size: up to 30” Flowers: Yellow Bloom: Jul,
Common Names: Sulphur-flower Buckwheat, Sulphur-flower Wild Buckwheat, Sulphur Buckwheat, Sulphur-flower Synonyms: Taxonomy: Knotweed (Polygonaceae) Habit: perennial forb, herb Size: up to 4’ tall Flowers: yellow,
Common Names: Arizona Dock, Canaigre Dock, Canaigre, Desert Rhubarb, Tanner’s Dock Synonyms: Rumex hymenosepalus var. euhymenosepalus, Rumex hymenosepalus var. salinus Taxonomy: Knotweed (Polygonaceae) Habit: perennial
Common Names: Giant Red Indian Paintbrush, Scarlet Indian Paintbrush, Meadow Paintbrush Synonyms: Castilleja miniata Taxonomy: Broomrape (Orobanchaceae) Habit: Size: 1-1.5’ tall Flowers: perennial forb, herb
Common Names: Tall Fringed Bluebells, Mountain Bluebells, Streamside Bluebells Synonyms: Mertensia ciliata Taxonomy: Forget-Me-Not (Boraginaceae) Habit: perennial forb, herb Size: up to 3’ Flowers: Blue
Common Names: Aspen Bluebells Synonyms: Mertensia arizonica var. grahamii, Mertensia arizonica var. leonardii, Mertensia arizonica var. subnuda Taxonomy: Forget-Me-Not (Boraginaceae) Habit: perennial forb, herb Size:
Common Names: Rydberg Penstemon, Rydberg’s Beardtongue Synonyms: Penstemon rydbergii Taxonomy: Plantain (Plantaginaceae) Habit: perennial forb, herb Size: up to 4’ Flowers: blue, purple, pink 4
Common Names: Royal Penstemon, Royal Beardtongue, Sagebrush Penstemon, Sagebrush Beardtongue Synonyms: Penstemon speciosus ssp. kennedyi Taxonomy: Plantain (Plantaginaceae) Habit: perennial forb, herb Size: up to
If you love flowers, plants, birds and animals, then you are in the right place. I love nature photography and combined with my love of birds, flowers and travel I have decided to create a place to present photographs and information on my favorites. This is a revision of my previous website traveltoeat.com since I become old (and fat) and I have become more interested in photography than eating.
I live in Las Vegas but I travel frequently in the southwest, California and in fact around the world. While Las Vegas would seem to be an unusual choice with regards to plants and birds it is an unusually busy place due to Pacific Migration Flyway which comes through Las Vegas. Since this is a desert, the birds are concentrated in the many springs, seeps, lakes and parks in and around Las Vegas, making for really great birding.
Since the previous blog focused on travel and eating, there will be a fair amount of focus on history beautiful architecture and food. However, both in the past and today I am always interested in a good garden, zoo, safari or hike.My idea of a perfect day is to be surrounded by flowers, insects, animals and birds, I hope my photographs and descriptions will inspire you in your own travels and hikes.
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