This photo of butterflies and bees was taken in San Domingo Wash east of Wickenburg. I couldn’t approach this bush too closely, due to all the bees swarming in the blossoms! I thought the black butterfly was somewhat unusual.
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Bright red Baja Fairydusters have become a popular shrub for desert gardeners in recent years, but the Wickenburg area is host to a diminutive native species that deserves your attention during spring hikes. … Continue reading “Calliandra Eriophylla is Native to the Wickenburg Area“ Here are some spring cactus blooms in our yard. I took the photos as soon as I saw the blooms, as cottontail rabbits eat every bloom they can reach! Prickly Pear Cactus Flowers This first show shows two different prickly pear cactus flowers. Prickly pear cactus flowers appear in a variety of colors, from pale yellow to bright fuchsia. Cholla Cactus Flowers There is also a wide variety of types of cholla. This one features large, pink … Continue reading “What’s Blooming Now: Cactus Flowers“ In this second installment of my “What’s Blooming Now” series, I begin exploring the many bright colors of cactus flowers, starting with the hedgehog cactus. … Continue reading “What’s Blooming Now: Hedgehog Cactus“ But you have to admit that they’re a beautiful addition to our natural landscape for the few weeks we get to enjoy them each year. … Continue reading “What’s Blooming Now: Mexican Gold Poppies“ |
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