Arrowleaf balsamroot

There are over 800 species of wildflowers in the gorge and 15 of them are endemic, meaning they are not found anywhere else in the world. The blooming wildflowers in the spring bring plenty of tourists and locals alike to hike the gorge and see their wide array of colors. Featured in this picture is Arrowleaf balsamroot flower in the eastern gorge at Tom McCall Point Trail. In the spring these yellow flower coat the landscape.