Wildflowers of Southwestern Colorado

Montane, subalpine and alpine wildflowers growing along hiking trails around Telluride (elevation between 8700 and 13200 feet). With very special thanks to Carla Berry.

Alpine Aven

Chiming Bells

Colorado Columbine
 

Dark Penstemon

Elephant Head

Fireweed
 

Golden Banner

Harebell

King's Crown
 

Larkspur

Lupine

Mariposa Lily
 

Paintbrushes

Pink Paintbrush

Primrose
 

Ragwort

Red Paintbrush

Rockslide Daisy
 

RosePaintbrush

Showy Daisy

Slenderleaf Collomia
 

White Paintbrush

Wild Geranium

Yarrow
 
Recommended link: SOUTHWEST COLORADO WILDFLOWERS, FERNS, & TREES - a guide to flora of San Juan mountains.

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This page created on 2005-08-31.