Conifers
Ponderosa Pine
Ponderosa pine, a large coniferous tree with a long taproot, is capable of growing in cold weather and in a range of moisture conditions.
Ponderosa pine, a large coniferous tree with a long taproot, is capable of growing in cold weather and in a range of moisture conditions.
Oregon grape is a shrubby perennial with dark green, waxy leaves. This wide-ranging plant grows in dry or moist areas, in open or dense forests, on brushy slopes, and in plains and valleys.
A member of the carrot family, lomatium grows in dry, rocky areas. The flower forms an umbel (umbrella-shape) and can range in color from white to yellow to purple.
Native tribes throughout our region used the trunks of the lodgepole pine as poles for homes, buildings, and especially teepees – just as the common name suggests.
A trailing, creeping evergreen shrub with long rooting branches, kinnikinnick often forms large mats.
Hawthorn, or thornberry, is a medium-sized tree with branches that have long thorns and pinkish-white flowers that emit a pungent, fishy smell.
Appearing as a large shrub or small tree, elderberry typically grows near streams.
Highly adaptable, the Douglas fir can withstand cold temperatures, retain water during droughts, and protect itself from fire due to its thick bark.
The Ribes genus contains multiple edible species, including currants and gooseberries.
Appearing as a large bush or small tree, chokecherry forms attractive plumes of white flowers in the spring.