Forb Species
Orange & Red Flowered ForbsTo learn more about a particular species, click on the name of one of the images to get directed to a species info page.
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* Note: Species that have the asterisk (*) next to the name on the photos above indicate that the author is in the process of providing identification details and more information about that particular species.
Please note that ALL SPECIES are currently under construction, with new photos (and captions) being added to. Check back regularly to see what’s new!
Major Group: Dicots
Family: Asteraceae
(Sunflower & Aster Family)
*Orange Hawkweed
(Pilosella autantiaca)
*Prairie Coneflower (Red)
(Ratibida columnifera)
Family: Amaranthaceae
(Amaranth Family)
*Strawberry Blite
(Blitum capitatum)
Family: Malvaceae
(Mallow Family)
Scarlett Mallow
(Sphaeralcea coccinea)
Family: Onagraceae
(Evening-primrose & Fireweed Family)
*Scarlett Butterfly Weed
(Oenothera suffrutescens)
Family: Orobranchaceae
(Broomrape, Paintbrush & Lousewort Family)
*Giant Red Paintbrush
(Castilleja miniata)
Family: Polygonaceae
(Buckwheat & Sorrel Family)
*Wild Begonia
(Rumex venosus)
Major Group: Monocots
Family: Lilaceae
(Lily Family)
*Western Wood Lily
(Lilium philadelphicum)
Family: Orchidaceae
(Orchid Family)
