Tom Chester has posted a the results of a recent plant survey of the Iron Age Mine Area, which is 23 miles west of 29 Palms. Completed on October 7, 2011, the survey found 70 species of which 41 were in bloom. You can see the details of the survey and plant lists at Flora of Iron Age Mine Area, west of Landers.
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | October 10, 2011
Natural History Wanderings 
I suspect the early season rains have something to do with it, but I’m not sure. You might contact the people who did the survey and see what they say.
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By: Sandy Steinman on October 10, 2011
at 10:38 PM
I didn’t even know there was a ‘fall bloom’ in the SoCal deserts.
Were I retired I’d head down there tomorrow.
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By: Rusty Scalf on October 10, 2011
at 10:35 PM