Winter turning to Spring

Juniper Hairstreak

Thelocactus macdowellii

Thelocactus macdowellii

Late Winter flowers from Aloe maculata, Euphorbia rigida, Drummond Creeping Phlox and Sedum palmeri.

Desert Blues

 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.

Agave neomexicana

Foreground - Liatris mucronata (Texas Blazing Star),
Background - Nolina matapensis (Sonoran Nolina)



Euphorbia rigida (Gopher plant)