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| A Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), stops to fuel up on, arguably its most preferred nectar source, Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum). |
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| Gulf fritillary, (Agraulis vanillae) - In the Fall, heading to the Rio Grande Valley for the winter. |
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| There is a certain shade of turquoise that seems to be a favorite for desert plants. I am guessing the blue color keeps the plants from getting too much sun, I wonder if clothes made of this color would be cooler or if cars and houses painted this color would have less heat gain from the sun. |
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| Agave neomexicana |
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| Foreground - Liatris mucronata (Texas Blazing Star), Background - Nolina matapensis (Sonoran Nolina) |
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| Euphorbia rigida (Gopher plant) |
