White Mariposa Lily (Calochortus eurycarpus)
White Mariposa Lily (Calochortus eurycarpus), iNaturalist, by Morgan Stickrod, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
By Gene Yates
USDA Plants Database, White Mariposa Lily (Calochortus eurycarpus) range map.…
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Southwestern Prickly Poppy (Argemone pleiacantha)
Closeup of a Southwestern Prickly Poppy flower on a roadside near Tombstone, Arizona. (© teesixb - stock.adobe.com)
By Charlie McDonald
Range map of the Southwestern Prickly Poppy (Argemone pleiacantha).…
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Celebrating Wildflowers
Celebrating Wildflowers NewsUSDA Recognizes National Pollinator WeekWASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 – During the week of June 17-23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing and celebrating National Pollinator Week. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Read more...…