Wild For Wildflowers

Rocky Mountain Dwarf Primrose (Douglasia montana)

This striking flower has a strategy to bloom early to take advantage of what little moisture their arid environment even gets. It is definitely aptly named as the Rocky M

Bog Saxifrage (Micranthes odontoloma)

We are back! Join us as we talk about a tiny and unique wildflower in the Saxifragaceae family. You can find this one near on streambanks and even in the middle of a wate

Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum)

This time Tenea and Kelsey cover a somewhat exotic flower, at least for us in the west! We are talking about a unique wildflower called Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triph

Aspen Fleabane (Erigeron speciosus)

Join Kelsey and Tenea as they cover a sweet little daisy like flower called Aspen Fleabane (Erigeron speciosus). Does Erigeron remind you of a DJ scratch...or is it just

Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseousa)

This time Tenea and Kelsey discuss Rubber Rabbitbrush, or Ericameria nauseousa. This is a member of the Asteraceae family. Learn why we love this late blooming shrub and

Moss Phlox (Phlox hoodii)

Listen as we fumble into this episode and get low to the ground to talk about this little flower called Moss Phlox! One of the earliest blooming flowers here in Montana.

Torch Aloe (Aloe Arborescens)

This time Kelsey and Tenea take a vacation from Montana wildflowers and cover a different kind of wildflower that grows in California called Torch Aloe.  Find out what a

Oregon Grape (Berberis repens)

Kelsey and Tenea discuss a low lying yellow wildflower called Oregon (not organ) Grape! Learn about the beautiful and unique characteristics of the leaves and what you ca

Kinnickinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

join Kelsey and Tenea as they discuss a forest groundcover called kinnickinnick or bearberry. This common plant is often overlooked, but not today! Learn about the medici

Mountain Bog Gentian (Gentiana calycosa)

Join Kelsey and Tenea as they discuss a blue wildflower that grows in a variety of habitats. Learn about the risks and benefits of being a late bloomer and what the word

Fringed Grass-of-Parnassus (Parnassia fimbriata)

Join Tenea and Kelsey in a calcareous seep as we discuss a stunning wildflower with some interesting names including bogstar! Learn about this 'honorary grass' that isn't

Hookedspur Violet (Viola adunca)

Join Tenea and Kelsey this week as we talk about the Hookedspur violet, Western dog violet, Western Blue violet or whatever else you want to call it! We also talk about t

Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)

Join us to talk about an amazingly complicated and beautiful wildflower Showy Milkweed! We cover the monarch migration, the many uses of milkweed from poison arrows to co

Buffalo Bean (Astragalus crassicarpus)

Join Kelsey, Tenea and Donavon again this week as we discuss a member of the pea family Buffalo Bean, or Buffalo Plum Locoweed. We discuss what these beans taste like, if

Biscuitroot (Lomatium cous)

Give me a break, give me a break, break me off a piece of that biscuitroot! Join us and our special guest this episode as we take a close look at this early blooming flow

Sticky Geranium (Geranium Viscosissimum)

Join us this week in learning about this wild wildflower, the Sticky Geranium. Let the beautiful petals guide you in close just like it does to the many pollinators it at

Prairie Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta)

Pussytoes! Who doesn't love to say Pussytoes? Oh, not everyone? Join us while Kelsey struggles to describe this unique wildflower, that looks like cat toes! Learn what vi

Candle Bush (Senna alata)

Take a little tropical adventure with Kelsey and Tenea this week and explore this weedy wildflower. Learn about the medicinal uses of this plant and how it can be problem

Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata)

This week Kelsey and Tenea discuss another flower that belongs to the Sunflower family, but this time it actually looks like a sunflower! So grab a fuzzy blanket and cudd

Evening-Primrose (Onethera caespitousa)

Due to lack of producing skills by Donavon, the original version of this episode was posted with raw unedited audio. Please give this episode a second shot, because this