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1st 7: yuccas blossoming
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We four got started about 8 this morning, doing our regular hike while keeping an eye out for flowering yuccas--at least Dr. K and I were doing the latter.
We didn't see anyone out there today; didn't even hear any dogs barking, but I did find a few yuccas to photograph. The ones up in the mouth of Right Branch Arroyo were Banana Yuccas; can't wait to see them bloom.
After we got home I took Frio out for a ride in the Jeep; he loves to go driving in the Commander.
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Frio and Willow on break
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Long view of Tortugas
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Willow and Frio
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From here you pass Tortugas to reach the Organ Mountains
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This & next 2: Banana Yuccas sending up flower stalks
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Hedgehog Cactus buds
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Last 2: Spectaclepod flowers
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1 comment:
My favorite photos here are the 3 images of the Banana Yucca flower stalks. Spring has sprung!
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