Field Notes - Sawtooth Wildflowers Quiz

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The weather is warmer, wildlife is present throughout the valley and "Open" signs hang in windows of local Stanley businesses. These can mean only one thing: spring is here! And wildflowers aren't far behind. New flowers bring life and colorful hues back onto our landscape. Many people who visit Stanley love hiking, and being able to identify plants while out on the trails is just one more way to connect to the land. Test your knowledge on the following wildflowers that can be found in the Sawtooth Valley. Answers will be posted in a few days.

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yellow flowers on mountainside Stanley, ID | Stanley chamber

These flowers dot the hills around Stanley.

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purple flowers Stanley, ID | Stanley chamber

These beautiful purple wildflowers are quite common.

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white flower patch Stanley, ID | Stanley chamber

These flowers can be different colors including white and pink.

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red flowers Stanley, ID | Stanley chamber

These flowers paint a red hue across the landscape.

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pink flowers Stanley, ID | Stanley chamber

You can find these unique flowers at the Pioneer Park in Stanley.

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purple flowers near lake Stanley, ID | Stanley chamber

Look near water to find these flowers!

Good luck with your flower identification! And next time you find yourself hiking around Stanley see if you can name any of the flowers you find out there.


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