Canyon Country Plants
Forests and Plains: Trees
Even though the Colorado Plateau is considered a desert region, there are a variety of plants, including the larger Bristlecone and Pinyon pines, and the juniper. These trees are easily recognized as individuals or in loose stands as they spread across the region. The Bristlecone are only found at higher elevations in the mountain ranges on the periphery of this area.
Western Juniper
Scientific Name: Juniperus occidentalis
Pinyon
Scientific Name: Pinus edulis
Bristlecone
Scientific Name: Pinus longaeva (Great Basin Bristlecone) or Pinus aristata (Rocky Mountain Bristlecone)
The Great Basin bristlecone tends to be the most dramatic of the species because of their more extreme growing conditions. They can be seen in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (California), Great Basin National Park (Nevada), Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Nevada), Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah), and in Cedar Breaks National Monument (Utah).
Limber Pine
Scientific Name: Pinus flexilis
Aspen
Scientific Name: Populis tremula
Douglas Fir
Scientific Name: Pinus menziesii
Redwood
Scientific Name: Sequoia semperviren
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Notes
All of the photos on this page were taken by the author.
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