Grand Canyon No 8

Evergreens and shrubs growing in the area of the Grand Canyon and surrounding area. Nature is a harsh master in this area of the country many of the... more

by Phyllis Taylor

Title

Grand Canyon No 8

Artist

Phyllis Taylor

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

Evergreens and shrubs growing in the area of the Grand Canyon and surrounding area. Nature is a harsh master in this area of the country many of the trees and shrubs' roots search for crevices to penetrate to find sustenance and moisture. As evidenced by the bare tree in the image it is often not enough

There are approximately 1,737 known species of vascular plants, 167 species of fungi, 64 species of moss and 195 species of lichen found in Grand Canyon National Park. This variety is largely due to the 8,000 foot elevation change from the Colorado River up to the highest point on the North Rim. Grand Canyon boasts a dozen endemic plants (known only within the Park's boundaries) while only ten percent of the Park's flora is exotic. Sixty-three plants found here have been given special status by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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July 30th, 2016