Species Page – Treasures of the Boise Front

Get the Jump On Spring
March 18, 2022
As days start to lengthen, triggering once again the urge to seek out the floristic treasures that the Boise Front has to offer, this walk offers an excellent chance to "get the jump on spring". …
The Story of Wilcox's Primrose
February 28, 2022
(in collaboration with Carol Prentice) Our sole native true primrose is officially known as Cusick’s primrose (Primula cusickiana), but locally it …
Common Mosses and Ground Lichens of the Boise Foothills
February 25, 2022
Several different kinds of mosses can be commonly found in the Boise Foothills, growing on the ground or on boulders. Some of the most common are shown …
New Discoveries and What's Cool in the Boise Front
January 24, 2022
The recording of Barbara Ertter’s talk on “New Discoveries and What’s Cool in the Boise Front”, given to the Pahove Chapter of the Idaho …
Chief Eagle Eye Reserve
October 2, 2020
In addition to highlighting its significant Native American importance, a walk around Chief Eagle Eye Reserve (Ige dai Teviwa, previously Castle Rock Reserve) provides some geological and accompanying botanical diversity that is not represented on other wildflower walks …

Lathyrus pauciflorus var. pauciflorus