In the arid high desert expanses of Zion National Park, Utah, a vibrant late-summer or autumn display of rubber rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) bursts forth in brilliant yellow blossoms amid silver-gray sagebrush and scattered dry shrubs. This resilient native wildflower paints the rugged landscape in warm golden hues, showcasing the subtle yet striking beauty of the park's lower-elevation ecosystems during their peak flowering season.