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Pioneers
Not all of our wildflowers insist on living “wild.” Pioneer plants are the first to colonize disturbed ground, including construction sites and burn areas. They help recover disturbed soil by stabilizing against erosion and shading tender seedlings. What makes them … Continue reading
Posted in summer, trees and plants, wildflowers
Tagged Achillea millefolium, Colorado wildfloers, curly-cup gumweed, Grindelia squarrosa, yarrow
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