Unit 6 - Forest Regions

Lesson 7: Flora of Banff's Montane Forest


Shrubs and Plants




Buffaloberry

A few of the more common shrubs of the montane forest include buffaloberry, snowberry, and wild rose.

Alberta Wild Rose



Many non-woody plants thrive in the montane forest of Banff National Park. Some of the more common species include Common Harebell, Shooting Star, Yellow Lady's Slipper, and the Fuzzy Crocus.

Shooting Star


Wild Crocus