The photo at left gives an idea about some of the kinds of plant life that can be found here on the grounds at COC. In the foreground is a Buckhorn Cholla (choy-ya); to the right is a variegated agave; to the left a pencil cholla. A large Century Plant is at the center of the photo. Beyond the Century Plant is one of the many mesquite trees on the property. And at the left of the photo, identified by the yellow flowers, is a Mexican Paloverde (paloverde is a Spanish word that means "green stick").
When I took the picture of the cottontail at left--because of the comical expression on its face--I didn't realize that its right ear had a big split in it. I've seen rabbit ears that look like they have bite marks (as if they'd been in a fight with Mike Tyson), but I have never seen a rabbit ear so badly damaged. Ouch.
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