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Friday, April 10, 2026

More Spring Flowers

Leafed-out ocotillo with blossoms
Dr. K, Willow and I did our usual trek in the arroyos south of the Tellbrook Arroyo.  We saw Mr. Basset and his hounds as well as the Pickup-Truck-Lady and her dog; they were hiking with a companion human and lead dog.  It was 60F when we started off, and it felt pleasantly warm for the duration.  Dr. K and I are suffering from pollen-related allergies--not surprising due to the abundant wildflowers blooming in our section of northern Chihuahuan Desert.
Skeletonweed (Lygodesmia juncea)

Spectaclepod

A seated Wils

Skeletonweed again

Cresote flowers

This & next:  Twin-leaf Senna


Nerisyrenia camporum

Desert Marigold

Purple Mat

 

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

Beautiful images of the Skeletonweed flowers.

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