Natural History Wanderings

Mojave Desert Preserve has a new wildflower bloom report

Black Canyon Road north of Mid Hills; Cedar Canyon Road east of Black Canyon Road; and Wild Horse Canyon Road east of Mid Hills: Desert mallow and verbina are blooming in profusion, along with some desert marigold, desert mariposa lily, desert senna, pancake pear cactus, and many others.

Cima Road north of Teutonia Peak Trailhead: Palmer’s penstemon, desert marigold.

Lanfair Valley: Old man cactus, hedge-hog cactus and other scattered flowers.

See older reports at:  Where the Wildflowers Are – Mojave National Preserve.