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Fauna. Montana is home to 14 amphibian species and 20 species of reptiles. There are at least 427 species of birds found in Montana. [ 7] There are at least 42 species of freshwater bivalves ( clams and mussels) known in Montana. [ 8] There are also at least 155 species of gastropods found in Montana.
Typical examples of conifers include cedars, Douglas firs, cypresses, firs, junipers, kauris, larches, pines, hemlocks, redwoods, spruces, and yews. [2] The division contains approximately eight families, 68 genera, and 630 living species. [3][4] The Ponderosa pine, a conifer, is the Montana State Tree. [5]
Montana: The Magazine of Western History (formerly The Montana Magazine of History) is a quarterly journal published by the Montana Historical Society. It publishes articles about the history of Montana as well as the western United States and Canada. The magazine also publishes book and movie reviews. It is heavily illustrated with historic ...
Thermopsis montana is a perennial herb.[ 8] The flowers are golden-yellow, growing in dense but elongate racemes on leafy stems which can grow up to about 3 feet (0.91 m) in height. Flowers bloom May to August. [ 8] The leaves grow in triplicate formations.
Clematis montana is a popular garden plant in temperate regions, with the ability to scramble up and over unsightly features such as sheds and fences. Left unchecked it can grow to 12 m (39 ft). The plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. [5] Numerous varieties and cultivars have been bred for horticultural use, including:
Name Image Affiliation City Official State Arboretum [4] University of Montana: Missoula: Gatiss Gardens [5] Kalispell: International Larix Arboretum [6] Hungry Horse: Montana Arboretum and Gardens [7] Montana State University: Bozeman: Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum [8] Jefferson City: Botanical Gardens of ZooMontana [9] ZooMontana: Billings
Pueraria montana
Tradescantia sillamontana