CouesWhitetail Report post Posted March 23, 2015 It's been an amazing spring of all kinds of flowers blooming. I thought I would share some photos from a recent trip. Groundsel Fairy Duster Lupine Globe Mallow growing in a cholla Owls Clover Sundrops with saguaros on mtn in background Pincushion Doubting Mariposa (3 pics) Thistle Coues sticker in group of poppy and cream cups 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivhunter Report post Posted March 23, 2015 that is awesome. great pictures. I just went to San Diego from the Imperial Valley and was amazed how green our desert mountains are. lots of flowers also. I'm glad we have had rains this year coming around. thanks El Niño! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted March 23, 2015 Great pictues Amanda! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted March 23, 2015 For us who are illiterate in botany, can you please start identifying plants in your post?!? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted March 23, 2015 For us who are illiterate in botany, can you please start identifying plants in your post?!? Ok! I added the info to my original post and I am glad you asked. I figured most people here wouldn't care, but I am glad you do I assume you mean you want common names and don't want me to get all nerdy and post latin names too.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted March 23, 2015 Theres to many to identify. Amazing. Thanks Amanda............BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted March 24, 2015 For us who are illiterate in botany, can you please start identifying plants in your post?!? Ok! I added the info to my original post and I am glad you asked. I figured most people here wouldn't care, but I am glad you do I assume you mean you want common names and don't want me to get all nerdy and post latin names too.... Thanks Amanda, that's perfect! This years flowers are amazing, I'm always wishing I knew the names. Common names are great! My Latin is a little rusty... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted March 24, 2015 Great shots Amanda, here's one I took over the weekend. (Peach blossoms) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted March 24, 2015 I forgot to post these from the same trip....there were so many species flowering, I didn't get pics of them all. Desert Phlox growing in a burnt out cholla Bluedicks and sundrops Desert Marigold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted March 24, 2015 For us who are illiterate in botany, can you please start identifying plants in your post?!? Ok! I added the info to my original post and I am glad you asked. I figured most people here wouldn't care, but I am glad you do I assume you mean you want common names and don't want me to get all nerdy and post latin names too.... Hey some of us are latin nerds too!! I don't know the common names for most forbs and grasses but maybe after following your posts I'll connect the two!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rancilio Report post Posted March 26, 2015 Great pics. Thanks for sharing! Where are the pooches? I guess they want to run everywhere smelling all the blooms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted April 9, 2015 Amanda, thanks for letting us enjoy the wildflowers with you on your hikes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhxDT Report post Posted May 2, 2015 Incredible variety. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted May 2, 2015 Red Rabbit get out there and get some pics. Amanda I luv it I landscaped new homes for 33 years and had My own small nursery Where My Wife grew alot of native stuff from seed. I luv Hiking in Southrn AZ. in a wet year .See things You don't see to often .Thanks........BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
