As the hills dry out, we hike through on trails and across slopes in the lower grasslands.   A few early wildflowers  can be spotted, especially sagebrush buttercups (Ranunculus glabberrimus) and yellow bells (Fritillaria pudica).  These photos were taken in March by the author.

Yellow Bells

Fritillaria pudica

sagebrush buttercups

Ranunculus glaberrimus

Also emerging early are shrubs and forbs, set to flower later in spring.   All photos by the author,   click an image for a lightbox view and caption.

Mara Outer Loop 007

phacelia

sagebrush

alumroot

More information:

• Sagebrush buttercups
• Yellow bells
• Mature yellow bells