Joshua Tree National Park just posted a new wildflower report that includes a map and photos at Wildflower Report for April 7, 2016 (600 kB PDF) – also available in mobile version (1.9 MB PDF). This report offers weekly highlights on wildflower conditions for seven general regions within Joshua Tree National Park. For each region, we list the most charismatic blooms with pictures to aid in identification. Blooms listed for one region may be present in other regions as well—particularly the annual flowers.
The bloom has taken off in the north of the park. As seems typical with this year’s spring wild ower display, diversity rather than quantity is the star of the show. If you’re hiking, select a trail that covers a span of elevations and habitats and you’re sure to find more species than you can count!
From so-called “belly owers” smaller than a quarter, to the towering plumes of the Mojave yucca, this year’s wild owers are putting on a show.
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