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tall tumblemustard— Sisymbrium altissimum L. (Brassicaceae) an invasive plant indicating deteriorating rangeland, although it’s good for bees and butterflies found throughout North America [east of the Cascades]
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Tall Tumblemustard

Sheri Edwards

tall tumblemustard, Sisymbrium altissimum, is an invasive weed

Yellow Salsify (Tragopogon dubius*) The green bracts below the petals extend beyond the flower head. A member of the Aster family
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Morning Yellow

Sheri Edwards

the Yellow Salsify (Tragopogon dubius) from the Aster family

Yarrow: wildflower for pollinators in the Northern Hemisphere
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Common Yarrow

Sheri Edwards

the versatility of the yarrow flower, which thrives in the Northern Hemisphere and supports pollinators

cornflower, Centaurea cyanus, in Washington Flats
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Summer Joy

Sheri Edwards

Memories of growing cornflowers from seed with my mother

Dalmatian Toadflax, a noxious weed
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Unfortunate Blooms

Sheri Edwards

Dalmatian Toadflax, a noxious weed with lovely yellow snapdragon-like flowers

One of two peonies in my front yard.
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Pink in May

Sheri Edwards

joy of blooming peonies helped by a cold winter; plus the impact of climate change hardiness zones for gardening

Ancient basalt columns millions of years old still stand hundreds of feet tall in a jagged line against the sky in Dry Coulee of Eastern Washington State.
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Basalt Castles

Sheri Edwards

surreal landscape inspired a poem and photo capturing the timeless beauty of the basalt castles

Lake Roosevelt, WA near Grand Coulee Dam May 18, 2014
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Thankful for Blues

Sheri Edwards

gratitude for the environment's beauty