Spring Flowers I
Nothing Epic
A post gathering some of my favorite flower images so far this Spring.
Firecracker Penstemon
This image above of Firecracker Penstemon from a distance showing the lush green foliage. The foliage is one of its drawing points considering the plant's drought tolerance.
Firecracker Penstemon - inflorescence detail
The image above of Firecracker Penstemon details the brilliant scarlet color of the flowers making up it's inflorescence.
Common Dogweed
The image above of Common Dogweed is a wind-blown seed type weed that I just noticed the past couple of years. There is some type of insect enjoying the flower included.
Common Dogweed - blossom detail
Wow! Isn't Common Dogweed (a.k.a. Five Needle Prickly Leaf) a bright yellow? The blossom is only about the size of an one-cent piece. The insect was photo bombing me.
Ice Plant
The image above of Ice Plant exhibits the property of nyctnasty as illustrated by the image below captured at the same time during the afternoon.
Ice Plant - blossom detail
The image above of Ice Plant with the blossoms out in direct sunlight.
Ocotillo Plant
The image above of Ocotillo plant is not a cactus. Don't tell the thorns that though. A very tough plant and very drought tolerant.
U.S.D.A. distribution map
The map above posted by the U.S. Forest Service showing the distribution of Ocotillo Plant within the Continental U.S.
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