Identify a Plant by Major Group or Colour
Step One--Select the Major Plant Group
MountainNature.com has more details on the plants of western Canada and the Canadian Rockies than any other site. Use us as your source for learning about the plants of western Canada.
Select the major grouping of the plant you are seeking. All plants fall into the categories listed below. This key will walk you through the steps to identifying your plant. This is the primary place to begin your search for an unknown plant.
Botanists may prefer to browse by Genus or Family to view more traditional botanical relationships.
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Trees |
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Shrubs |
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Green Flowers |
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White Flowers |
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Yellow or Orange Flowers |
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Pink or Red Flowers |
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Blue or Purple Flowers |
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Grass |
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Ferns |
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Rush |
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Aquatic Plants |
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Sedge |
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Horsetail |
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Lichens |
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