Enjoy the fleeting beauty of the West with this black-and-white print featuring bitterroot, Montana’s state flower and one of the region’s most enduring native plants. Found tucked among rocky hillsides and sagebrush flats, bitterroot adds unexpected bursts of delicate color to some of the harshest landscapes in the spring and early summer.

Easily recognized by its low-growing form and brilliant, star-like blooms, bitterroot flowers range from pale pink to deep rose, standing out boldly against the dry, stony ground. The plant’s thick, succulent leaves often retreat underground before flowering, making the vibrant blooms appear as though they emerge directly from the earth. The flowering period is relatively short—often just 2 to 4 weeks.

Beyond its striking appearance, bitterroot holds deep cultural and ecological significance. Its starchy, nutritious roots were an important traditional food for Indigenous peoples, and the plant’s ability to thrive in tough, arid environments reflects the resilience and persistence of life in the West.

This thoughtfully crafted print highlights the delicate form and understated beauty of bitterroot — a plant well-adapted to the harsh, rugged conditions of the Western landscape.

Printed on 11x14" paper, the print itself measures 6x12"