Natural History Wanderings

Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association has a wildflower report for January 19, 2014

 Culp Valley a good place for flowers mostly out of the wash.

“Flowers are mostly found in higher elevations right now, where this hike goes. The hike starts in Culp Valley close to the asphalt.  A not too difficult hike completely off the beaten track. We expected some flowers this high up and because of the recent fire. Seeing some on the Wilson trail, that’s close by.

We had to deviate slightly from the planned route, as we hit a really steep drop, with huge boulders. But the detour we found was surprisingly easy and brought us back on the route we planned to take.”

Plants found included Woolly Indian Paintbrush Castilleja foliolosa. Red gland spurge Chamaesyce melanadenia, Yellow Bush Penstemon, Keckiella antirrhinoides and Coyote Melon Cucurbita palmata.

See photos trip description and older reports at Anza-Borrego Wildflowers.