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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.