John Torrey’s Trip to California and Colorado, 1872
In July of 1872, John Torrey and his daughter Margaret departed on…
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In July of 1872, John Torrey and his daughter Margaret departed on…
Astragalus osterhoutii M. E. Jones (or Osterhout milkvetch) is an herbaceous plant known…
People have been dyeing their clothing with plants since ancient times. All around…
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Oak trees are a familiar sight to people all around the world,…
The word "cultivar" is a blend of the words "cultivated" and "variety".…
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Slot canyons are deep channels eroded into rock. They are often ten…
Oro City was a gold placer (stream-bed) mining town in Colorado, founded…
Oil has a special significance for those who celebrate Hanukkah. This Jewish…