Early April Wildflowers

Aase's onion (Allium aaseae)

There are a couple of early April wildflowers that I have found around Boise that I wanted to share.

Biscuitroot (Lomatium spp.)

Aase's onion (Allium aaseae): this is a rare species that is found only in six counties of southwestern Idaho. The leaves are grass-like, and the plant thrives in lower-elevation sites with sandy soils. Flowers appear in March or April. Low-elevation foothills trails just outside Boise are good places to look for this plant.
Biscuitroot (Lomatium spp.): there are at least five different species of Biscuitroot or Desert Parsley in the foothills, so I'm not sure exactly which one this is.
Redstem stork's bill (Erodium cicutarium): flowering occurs in early spring and sometimes again in the fall for this wildflower. Stems are reddish, hairy, and sticky.
Speckled Alder (Alnus incana): found near water or wetland areas.

Redstem stork's bill (Erodium cicutarium)

Speckled Alder (Alnus incana) near Idaho City

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