Bryce Canyon represents the quickly eroding east side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau (pronounced "PAWN-suh-gant"). This harsh environment results in a cornucopia of fascinating plant life.
700-year old Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) in the Wall Street section of the Navajo Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park.
Windswept Bristlecone Pine (Pinus aristata).
Utah Juniper (Juniperus utahensis) and a twisty Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) intermingle.
Bonzai Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)
Manzanita (Arcostaphylos patula)
Beauty in the Plant Afterlife.
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