The first flowers to bloom in Jackson Hole are frequently found on south-facing slopes of buttes and exposed tops of dry hills. These sparse habitats feature relatively little snow and poor soils, yet a diversity of low-growing wildflowers from different plant families know how to survive.  Take a virtual hike with Frances Clark to spy these early, sturdy, colorful species and discover their key ID features, survival methods--including toxins, and interesting associates –fungi, pollinators, and more.  Viewers can just enjoy the colorful array of flowers or geek out on ID.  In any case, this flower show will cheer one on through March.

Frances Clark is the Program Coordinator for Teton Plants.  She has been rambling Jackson Hole for flowers since 2011.