Natural History Wanderings

Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association Wildflowers Update reports

February 18  Borrego Springs
Lots of buds on Beavertail Cactus, Cheesebush, Ocotillo; early blooms on individual plants seen on a walk around town include Groundcherry, Indigo Bush, Creosote, Spanish Needles, Chuparosa, Desert Lavender, Brittlebush; making their appearance above ground are Desert Trumpet, Jimsom Weed, Desert Lilies, and many others

February 18, 2106 Palm Canyon Trail   View hike details here
Desert Five Spot Eremalche rotundifolia the second they have found, after not seeing any for several years. This one was at the  roadside exit of Palo Verde Wash (North of the S22)
flower that was on their most wanted list; you have to look very closely as the flowers are super small.  This Devil’s spineflower, Chorizanthe rigida was found on the Thimbal Trail Loop ( View hike details here).

February 17, 2016 Borrego Palm Canyon Trail
Tthe area of Borrego Palm Canyon Trail is incredibly green right now.  The big bloomers right now are chuparosa and desert lavender.  Only a few brittle bush are flowering, but many have buds.  The beavertail cacti are getting nicely budded.  She saw 2 wishbone plants with flowers, and more with buds.

See photos and older posts at Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association Wildflowers Update

Spring Plant Walks Start March 7
Join ABF for a walk around different areas of the Park, looking for the different plants that are blooming (or not!) during the spring months. Meet knowledgeable staff from the Foundation and Park for an easy morning stroll in different locations in the Park. Leaders and destinations will vary. Destinations will vary depending on bloom locations.