Beautiful weather this morning as Research Associate Becca and I hiked the Tortugas Mountain trail, starting out at the Monte Vista parking area. Along the way to the west side of the mountain we noticed some signs that spring has sprung. This bud on an Ocotillo, for instance.
And this one (the Ocotillo flowers before it leafs out).
You can clearly see the new growth (mahogany color) on this Ocotillo branch.
Closeup of a new Ocotillo bud.
You can clearly see the new growth (mahogany color) on this Ocotillo branch.
Closeup of a new Ocotillo bud.
Yucca and tortoise-shaped Tortugas Mountain in the background.
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