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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

The Desert in Bloom

While the desert seems at first glance  to be a monochromatic landscape (a perception refuted by long-time desert dwellers), every spring the blossoming of desert flora highlights what some see as a drab palette.  Because desert plants flower at differing times in the season--yuccas, ocotillos, and innumerable cacti--there's always a splash of brilliant color in the arid land.





1 comment:

Dr. K said...

The photos of the beautiful blossoms make me feel better.

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