Common monkey flower has bright yellow, snapdragon flowers that attract many types of bees. It is often found in the wettest portions of prairies and meadows as well as roadside ditches.

Curvpod yellowcress is found throughout the west in a variety of wet habitats. In our prairie habitats, it is found with other annuals in areas with low cover of other vegetation such as vernal pools. In mild winters, it can act as a biennial.