The mountains surrounding Hot Springs National Park covered with deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. The oak-hickory pine forest type includes many other tree and shrub species. Wildflowers and blooming trees are especially beautiful in spring, while autumn brings many bright colors of leaves.
Hot Springs National Park is particularly rich in the great variety of grasses to be found on its wooded slopes and in its moist valleys and occasional open fields.
Beebalm is one of the many spring wildflowers that bloom on the park trails.
Non-vascular plants: Hypnaceae
This type of plant provides shelter and food and protects the ground from eroding. This type of moss helps new soil breaking down.
Seedless Vascular Plants: Northern Maidenhair Fern
This plant is unique to Hot Springs because it provides shade. It helps the ecosystem of the park by removing chemical pollution from the air. These types of ferns are usually eaten by other animals.
Gymnosperms: Evergreen Tree
These trees have left throughout all 4 seasons and provide oxygen for everyone. They also provide shelter for animals.
Dicotyledons: Sulphur Buckwheat
They are helpful in the ecosystem because they help with erosion control. They are also a common food for insects.
Monocotyledons: Red Beard Orchid
This type of plant has no significant role other than design.
