Separating the Great Basin from the Western Prairies by ranges exceeding 3500 m, the Rocky Mountains are surrounded by dry continental forelands but trap a huge snowpack in winter. At less than two hours' driving distance from the Great Salt Lake, the mountains around the ski resort "Snow Bird" offer a lush alpine flora.

1 - The Snow Bird region near Salt Lake City, near the treeline.

2 - Erigeron sp. (Asteraceae)

3 - Ranunculus sp. (Ranunculaceae)

4 - Phlox sp. (Polemoniaceae)

5 - Doronicum sp. (Asteraceae)

6 - Primula sp. (Primulaceae)

7 - Ranunculus sp. (Ranunculaceae)

8 - Frasera speciosa (Gentianaceae)

9 - Lamiaceae/Primulaceae

29 August 2011
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