AUTHOR AND ORIGIN OF THIS WEBSITE

Each plant is identified by one or several common names most often used in the Four Corners area and by the scientific name accepted by John Kartesz in his labor of over 50 years, BONAP. Scientific names shown in bold are the currently accepted names according to Kartesz. Scientific names shown in normal font are synonyms... Unless otherwise noted, all photographs are by Al with Betty's assistance -- that's her (just out of view) holding the ruler in many photographs. Text, website design, and website maintenance are by Al... Photos & descriptions of flora, wildflowers, trees, ferns of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah . Wildflower stock photos.