Mojave Yucca along the ridge.
Early season Ocotillo bloom.
Hedgehog cactus?
Silver Cholla cactus?
Flora of the Desert Divide
According to a free map at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, the boundary between the Mojave and Colorado Deserts runs right through the Cottonwood Mountains. So I guess these plants were found generally along that divide. Feel free to correct me if I misidentify any of them.
Mojave Yucca along the ridge.
Early season Ocotillo bloom.
Hedgehog cactus?
Silver Cholla cactus?
Mojave Yucca along the ridge.
Early season Ocotillo bloom.
Hedgehog cactus?
Silver Cholla cactus?