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| Straight shot along the west side of Tortugas |
This year I've noticed a lot of Ocotillos with exposed roots. I'm wondering if it's a result of our persistent drought. I've read that as the water table recedes the earth begins to sink because of lack of moisture. With sandy soil becoming ever more "powder-like" it seems to be increasingly susceptible to being swept away from plants by powerful winds. This Ocotillo root exposure can be particularly disastrous as its root system is only six-inches deep--an evolutionary adaptation that allows the plant to collect rainwater quickly.
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| Two Devil's Heads are better than one |
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| Much-needed respite |
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| Reluctant to leave the shade |
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| Exposed root of an Ocotillo |
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| How Ocotillos are normally rooted to earth |
1 comment:
Really interesting information about ocotillos, Packrat.
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