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Photo Details May 16, 2005 - Grand County, Utah - ©Nicky Davis Characteristics: also known as Yellow Spiderwort and Yellow Beeplant Similar to Rocky Mountain Beeplant but shorter, instead of 3-part leaves,on lower parts it has 5 to 7 part leaves. Flowers are yellow, 4-petalled and have long stamens.  They grow in open, sandy or disturbed areas and are an indicator that selenium is present in the soil. Back to Top