These are images from the Rocky Mountain Herbal CampOut program held each July in the high country near Durango in southwest Colorado.
This was the view during our lunch stop.
High alpine meadows are one of the destinations for the daily plant walks. Summer is short at elevations close to 11.000′ and late July is the perfect time to experience the peak of the bloom.
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Hawthorn Berries
Hawthorn berries are a tried and true cardiac tonic and one of the most commonly used remedies in Western Herbalism. They are high in flavonoids and anti-oxidants.
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Wild Cherry in bloom.
The bark of the wild cherry tree is used in many cough syrup formulas. It is especially helpful for dry, unproductive coughs as it helps to calm the cough reflex.
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Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Burdock is a biennial with a long tap root. The root is high in both minerals and the pre-biotic of inulin. Burdock straddles the food-medicine border and is beneficial for liver and digestive health.