 The Wyoming Black Hills provide some of the most unique ecosystems in the state. Specifically speaking, the plant varieties are like no other. Many of the habitats in the Wyoming Black Hills are comprised of plants from three different regions of North America. These regions include eastern deciduous forest, rocky mountains, and boreal forests. Some notable species that are found from eastern deciduous forests include bur oak, green ash, box elder, and wild plum. Plants from the boreal forest include white spruce, paper birch, and bunchberry dogwood. Plants from the Rockies include ponderosa pine, dwarf huckleberry, Oregon grape, and choke cherry. The Black Hills National Forest has set aside some of these unique habitats as natural botanical areas. Managed similar to wilderness areas, these sites provide a great opportunity to walk and observe the plants in a natural ecosystem. So if you ever get the chance, take the time to visit one of these intriguing botanical areas in the Wyoming Black Hills. From the University of Wyoming Extension, I'm Brian Sebade, Exploring the Nature of Wyoming.