Encelia farinosa is out in force in the McDowell Mountains and everywhere else too. Interesting clouds also caught my eye.
Tag Archives: wildflowers
Nightshade
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!
Desert Wishbone Bush
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!
Owl’s Clover
Spotted yesterday on the Sunrise Trail. Another common name is Exserted Indian Paintbrush.
White Poppy Dreams
The white poppies are so fascinating and wind gives them such a fluid look.
White Poppy
White poppy seen through a Canon 180 macro lens.
Lupine and Poppies
A little cloud cover made the colors pop. The wind, however, was a challenge. Photoshop art filters were perfect for this scene.
White and Yellow Poppies
Taxes still not done but how can I concentrate with this record bloom going on! I’m going back out 🙂
Poppies at Bartlett Lake
Miles and miles of poppies at Bartlett lake. Going out for close-ups today.
Desert Wildflowers
Our Death Valley road trip was awesome but better yet was that the wildflowers held on til we got home!