California Flower Medley

Family / Families: Fabaceae, Lamiaceae, Onagraceae, Papaveraceae
Location(s): Cottonwood Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Mapped Location: via Google Maps
Entry Author(s): Daniel Mosquin
Copyright Holder(s): Daniel Mosquin
Image License: Creative Commons License
Tags: California, Fabaceae, Fabales, Lamiaceae, Lamiales, Myrtales, Onagraceae, Papaveraceae, Photo by Daniel, Ranunculales, USA

An Assortment of Colours of California Wildflowers

Here is a memory from 2017’s bloom in the Californian desert within Joshua Tree National Park. I’ve heard this year is also turning out to be an exceptional one.

Usually, I am paying close attention to the wildflower reports out of southwest USA; in years such as these, I tend to drop what I can from my workload and responsibilities in order to chase the bloom along with fellow petal-peepers. This year, I’ve been purposefully avoiding the news and reports; as exceptional as the bloom may be, I am committed to a different trip in a different hemisphere. However, for those planning a trip to the deserts of southwest USA, do follow Sandy Steinman’s Natural History Wanderings!

Botany Photo of the Day will be returning in late March or early April with photos from Chile and Argentina alongside all of the wonderful submissions contributors kindly share. I hope today’s image will keep spirits up during the hiatus!

13 responses to “California Flower Medley”

Bonnie Blayney February 27, 2019 at 4:06 pm Permalink | Reply

Have a safe trip.

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Katie McIntosh February 27, 2019 at 6:48 pm Permalink | Reply

That will be an exciting trip.
Enjoy!

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Hollis February 27, 2019 at 6:51 pm Permalink | Reply

Thanks for the great photo, very cheery. Happy trails!

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JAIME KOOSER February 27, 2019 at 7:05 pm Permalink | Reply

Best wishes on your journey! How spectacular!

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Mary February 27, 2019 at 7:31 pm Permalink | Reply

Bon voyage! You deserve it!

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Kathy February 27, 2019 at 8:13 pm Permalink | Reply

Have a wonderful trip!!
The wildflowers are are going to be superb here in the Palm Desert area!
There has to be a reward for steady cool weather and many rainy days.

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Helen Pressley February 27, 2019 at 8:33 pm Permalink | Reply

Sorry I can’t resist; hi Jaime, it’s Helen Pressley late of WDOE. I retired almost 2 years ago. Hope you are doing well! H.

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James February 27, 2019 at 8:57 pm Permalink | Reply

Thank you for that reference.

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Lindy Pounds February 27, 2019 at 9:01 pm Permalink | Reply

Happy trails Daniel!

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Sue Frisch February 27, 2019 at 9:28 pm Permalink | Reply

Have a wonderful time… can’t wait for the results!

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Daniel Mosquin February 27, 2019 at 10:12 pm Permalink | Reply

Thank you all for the kind wishes!

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Merrill Jensen February 28, 2019 at 9:12 am Permalink | Reply

Thanks for the reference to Sandy’s Wanderings… hope to shoehorn in a run south to catch the show! Also, I’m really looking forward to your Southern Hemisphere photos!

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lynn February 28, 2019 at 10:44 am Permalink | Reply

Have a wonderful trip, Daniel. I can’t wait to see the evidence!

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