We moved northward in the Mojave National Preserve
and saw this interesting rock outcropping along the way.
Somewhere off in the distance the rain was pouring down.
I thought we might get some of this rain but it blew on away from us.
For most of the time on this trip it was bundle-up weather with a constant wind.
I was walking through a sandy wash and finally came upon some flowering plants.
This plant belongs to the evening-primrose family and has several names: Basket Evening-primrose, Lion-in-a-cage, or Devil's Lantern. Oh the names taxonomists dream up.
6 comments:
Amazing looking outcrop, like some one punched it through the soil. The flowers are little beauties
Not looking like the normally jumping colors of the desert flowers. Stil a nice find.
Amazing pictures of the rock formations and the views over the desert.
Beautiful.
I love the triumphant flower at the end!
The scenery looks surprisingly similar to Utah. We have evening primrose here, too, although the species might be a little different. Lovely photos. It's always interesting to watch a rainstorm blowing in across the desert.
I still on blogbreak, but just checking in. I LOVE the second and third shot! Wonderful feel to them.
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