A wide variety of uses and functions are dependent on the health and diversity of Wyoming's flora, including wildlife habitat, livestock grazing, soil stabilization, erosion protection and ground water recharge.

According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service Plants Database, approximately 3,900 plant species occur within Wyoming's six ecoregions, including:

• 500 Species of Special Concern (WYNDD)
• 100 species in the Rare Plant Guide
• 44 endemic species
• 36 Sensitive Species (BLM designation)
• 3 species threatened (federal)
• 1 species endangered (federal)

Comprehensive plant list for Wyoming

Special Status Plants

Issues & Concerns

Wildlife Habitat

Invasive Plants

Fire Effects

Restoration

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