Wildlife
Blanketflower; Great-flowered gaillardia
Gaillardia aristata
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Habitat
Black Foot River Valley, MT
Conservation
Secure
First Observed
1806-07-06
New species first collected by Lewis. In 2011, an improved strain called Meriwether was released for garden cultivation.
Recent sightings
Where it’s being seen today
7 research-grade iNaturalist observations between 2021–2025. Most recent: 2025-07-07. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.
