Joshua Tree in bloom.
Twisted, spiky trees straight out of a Dr. Seuss book...these are the Joshua Trees of Joshua Tree National Park.
Twisted, spiky trees straight out of a Dr. Seuss book...these are the Joshua Trees of Joshua Tree National Park. edit
One of my favorite Joshua Trees in Joshua Tree National Park.
A flowering Yucca in Joshua Tree National Park
Mojave Aster in Joshua Tree National Park
Mojave Aster
I "think" this is a desert dandelion though I can't find any photos with such bright color in the middle like this one.
Sun-soaked Prickly Pear Cactus
Sun-warmed cactus in Palm Desert.
A Silver Cholla in Joshua Tree National Park
Echinocereus triglochidiatus is a species of hedgehog cactus known by several common names, including Kingcup cactus, Claretcup, and Mojave mound cactus. This one is just about to bloom...the bright red buds were gorgeous.
Ghost flower
Ghost Flower
Desert Primrose at Joshua Tree National Park
Ocotillo beginning to bloom in Joshua Tree National Park. Gorgeous flowers, crazy shapes and super nasty thorns.
View along Mastodon Peak trail with Salton Sea in the distance.
Loved the "face" on this rock formation in Joshua Tree National Park.
The Meditator. Nature made this sculpture. This rock formation caught me eye along a hike to Mastadon Peak in Joshua Tree National Park.
Mt. San Jacinto from Keys View over the Coachella Valley in Joshua Tree National Park
Mt. San Gorgonio from Keys View over the Coachella Valley in Joshua Tree National Park
Old Mastodon Mine remains in Joshua Tree National Park
Cottonwood Spring, Joshua Tree National Park
A fantastic Chuckwalla decided to visit with us in Joshua Tree National Park.
Female Chuckwalla in Joshua Tree National Park.
Beautiful bougainvillea in Palm Desert.
