Wild Flowers of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument

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Wild Flowers of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument

by Carl E. Jepson, Leland F. (Leland Franklin) Allen

EN·~1 hours·110 chapters

Chapters

110 total

INTRODUCTION

3:06

1. SEGOLILY MARIPOSALily Family Calochortus nuttallii

0:48

2. YELLOW MARIPOSALily Family Calochortus nuttallii var. aureus

0:37

3. PRAIRIE SPIDERWORTSpiderwort Family Tradescantia occidentalis

0:33

4. BLUEDICKSLily Family Dichelostemma pulchellum

0:23

5. PURPLESPOT FRITILLARYLily Family Fritillaria atropurpurea

0:35

6. FINELEAF YUCCALily Family Yucca angustissima

0:39

7. MOUNTAIN DEATHCAMASLily Family Zigadenus elegans

0:31

8. WILD BUCKWHEATBuckwheat Family Eriogonum umbellatum

0:41

9. GREEN EPHEDRAJointfir Family Ephedra viridis

0:41

Description

Spanning five distinct elevation zones—from desert‑like lowlands to alpine heights—this guide introduces the remarkable wildflowers that carpet Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Cedar Breaks. By weaving together vivid color photographs with close‑up lithographs, it lets listeners picture each blossom in detail, whether it’s the bright‑yellow mariposa of the Petrified Forest or the deep‑blue spiderwort that crowns the Narrows Trail in early June.

Beyond the images, the narration offers concise notes on size, habitat, bloom period, and traditional uses, making it a handy companion for hikers, photographers, and curious travelers alike. Listeners will learn how the plants fit into the parks’ ecological zones and why many are treasured by Native peoples and early settlers. The clear, friendly tone invites you to spot, identify, and appreciate the flora without disturbing the delicate balance that lets future visitors enjoy the same natural display.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (74K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2017-08-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Carl E. Jepson

Carl E. Jepson

Best known for helping readers notice the plant life of the American Southwest, this National Park Service naturalist wrote friendly, practical guides for visitors exploring Zion, Bryce Canyon, and nearby landscapes.

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Leland F. (Leland Franklin) Allen

Leland F. (Leland Franklin) Allen

1906–1990

Best known for co-authoring a vivid guide to the wildflowers of Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Cedar Breaks, this mid-century naturalist helped readers see the American Southwest with sharper eyes. His work blends practical observation with a real love of place.

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