The diversity of topographical and climatic conditions accounts for Upper Austria´s species-rich flora.
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Spruce, beech and fir forests predominate Mühlviertel Region, while in the Salzkammergut Area you mainly find spruce forests. At higher elevations conifers predominate. A mixed forest of willows, poplars, ash and elm trees grows on the pastures along the rivers. On the rich pastures many different wild flowers like clover plants, bluebells, carnations, knotgrass, oxeye daisies, yarrows, crowfeet, wild orchids etc flourish besides various grasses. The Alpine flora is especially colorful and varied. In the spring the Alpine meadows above timberline present a colorful picture of Alpine asters, toadflaxes, poppies, arnicas, various gentians and primroses among others. In the early summer Alpine roses paint the mountain slopes brilliant red.
