MOOSE, Wyo. — As wildflowers bloom across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) officials ask that visitors refrain from picking them.
“Like most things in Grand Teton, wildflowers are wild and an important park resource,” said the park. “Do not pick flowers in the park and step lightly when walking around them.”
The park explained that wildflowers are an important part of any ecosystem. Insects and small creatures use them for food and give back by spreading pollen among the plants. Wildflowers also have deep root systems which make them resilient and capable of storing large amounts of water in the ground.
“Remember that observing and photographing wildflowers is achieved by bringing your eye to the wildflower and not the wildflower to your eye,” said GTNP.
Don’t know your Teton wildflowers? Here’s a quick guide for beginners.
