One of my favorite things in the world to do is walk people into a field of wildflowers that they haven’t seen yet, point one out and then watch as th.
Longleaf aster (Symphyotrichum ascendens)
Also known as western aster or intermountain aster, this hardy flower grows in a variety of habitats.
Where to find it: Find it in western Canada and the United States, from the California Sierra to the Rockies
How to identify it: Thin, oblong purple petals around a central yellow inflorescence, topping a green stem up to 5 feet high.
Silvery lupine, Lupinus argenteus, California, White Mountains, Black Mountain, Owens Valley drainage, elevation 2350 m (7710 ft). Photo: Jim Morefield
Silvery lupine (Lupinus argenteus)
Silvery lupine produces a hairy legume pod that can be up to an inch in length and contains several seeds.