castilleja-purpurea-2

Downy indian paintbrushes (Castilleja purpurea).

castilleja-purpurea-1

Downy indian paintbrushes (Castilleja purpurea) glowed with brilliant pinks, magentas, and corals.

yucca-sp

On cloudy days like this one, the yuccas look icy blue.

lichens

Some of the trees support fantastic-looking lichens.

botrychium-virginianum

Rattlesnake fern (Botrychium virginianum) ranges widely through the Americas and the Old World.

penstemon-beardtongue

A large, showy beardtongue (Penstemon sp.), perhaps Penstemon cobaea? Read more: Wildflowers, warblers, and snow.

tradescantia-spiderwort

Tradescantia sp., spiderwort, blooming near the parking lot. Read more: Wildflowers, warblers, and snow.

verbena-sp

Verbena sp. (vervain).

lonicera-sempervirens

Lonicera sempervirens, trumpet honeysuckle.

ungnadia-speciosa

Most Mexican buckeyes (Ungnadia speciosa) have finished blooming, but I found this one still out. Read more: Wildflowers, warblers, and snow.