I’m fairly sure this is Silverleaf Nettle also known as White horse-nettle (Solanum elaeagnifolium). The beautiful purple flowers caught my eye as I was driving out to Bartlett Lake yesterday. It produces little yellow/orange fruits that look like tiny cherry tomatoes but don’t eat them!
The Desert Wishbone Bush (Mirabilis laevis) was named for the appearance of wishbones where the stems branch. The size of this plant and the wide distribution is an indication of what a special spring we’re having!
Spotted yesterday on the Sunrise Trail. Another common name is Exserted Indian Paintbrush.
The white poppies are so fascinating and wind gives them such a fluid look.
White poppy seen through a Canon 180 macro lens.
A little cloud cover made the colors pop. The wind, however, was a challenge. Photoshop art filters were perfect for this scene.
Taxes still not done but how can I concentrate with this record bloom going on! I’m going back out 🙂
Miles and miles of poppies at Bartlett lake. Going out for close-ups today.
Our Death Valley road trip was awesome but better yet was that the wildflowers held on til we got home!
Flu, taxes and trip preparations result in yet another cat photo. This was taken just inches away with a Canon 10-22mm lens. There’s some distortion but I’m very impressed with how sharp the lens is.