[The name hyssop is said to derive from the Old English ysope, from Medieval Latin ysopus or hysopum, Greek hyssopos or hussopos, and Hebrew ezobh, ezow or ezob, meaning either 'healing herb' or 'holy herb,' depending on which source you consult. A plant called hyssop has been in use since classical antiquity and goes by the name of Hyssopus officinalis. According to the Bible, hyssop alleviated the suffering of Jesus on the cross, as a hyssop stalk was used to pass him a wet sponge. Hyssop was also used for religious purification in Egypt, where the priests ate it with bread in order to purify this type of food and make it suitable for their austere diet. Essence of hyssop continues to be added to Catholic holy water to this day. There is some question however whether the 'hyssop' mentioned in the Bible was actually H. officinalis or rather some different herb such as Origanum syriacum, Syrian oregano, commonly referred to as Bible hyssop and I have been unable to determine why Agastache, pronounced a-GAS-ta-kee, should be called hyssop.]

Eaton's fleabane ^
Erigeron eatonii var. sonnei
Asteraceae
[Named for Daniel Cady Eaton (1834-1895) and Charles Frederick Sonne, 1845-1913]

Deceptive groundsmoke ^
Gayophytum decipiens
Onagraceae

Dusty maidens
Chaenactis douglasii var. douglasii
Asteraceae
[Named for David Douglas, 1798-1834]

False dandelion ^
Agoseris parviflora
Asteraceae

Freckled milkvetch
Astragalus lentiginosus
Fabaceae