ALL PHOTOS BY DAWN PISTURINO.
We got enough rain this winter for the cactus to blossom. It truly is a lovely sight when the desert is in bloom.
(Rose-colored blossom on a prickly pear cactus. Photo by Dawn Pisturino.)
But those cactus needles are nothing to mess with! They hurt!
Creosote bushes are indigenous desert plants with deep roots and waxy green leaves which help them to retain moisture. They mostly stay green year round. But, in the spring, they burst forth with lovely yellow flowers that brighten up the landscape. On the downside, these yellow flowers mark the start of allergy season. Nothing lasts long in the desert, however, so we enjoy them while we can. Achoo!
Have a lovely day, wherever you are!
Dawn Pisturino
May 3, 2022
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