Saturday, April 16, 2011

The Desert Is in Bloom!

I've never been in the Arizona desert this late in spring before. The bright yellow blooms of the Palo Verde tree are everywhere! No wonder this is Arizona's state tree.


They kind of remind me of the forsythia bushes back east.


The Palo Verde tree is recognizable the rest of the year by its green bark.


I've moved into a park (gasp!) to escape the heat, and there are huge oleander bushes in full bloom behind my rig. They're poisonous, but I'm not planning to eat them...


At the entrance to the park is this hairy cactus filled with lantana blossoms.


Lots of cactus are in bloom too.


This one is also in the park, right near my trailer.


This busy little bee was after the pollen. Better him than me.
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21 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 16, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Your photo's rock today - just beautiful... You do forget that AZ has a lot of color... Most enjoyed your blog today...

    Evielynne

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  2. BarbApril 16, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I was just reading this morning about all the beautiful cactus blooming in Borrego Springs right now. The rain has really brought them out. I might drive there tomorrow just to check it out - but in my car - for a few hours.
    Gorgeous photos!

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  3. Chuck and Anneke's RV travelsApril 16, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Very nice looking trees and flowers. Probably does not do much for those with allergies.

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  4. RickApril 16, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Great photos, outstanding!

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  5. Travels with EmmaApril 16, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I would think that a park with electric for AC would be a good move in the AZ heat. Great photos!

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  6. Donna KApril 16, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    What gorgeous blossoms. It is easy to forget how colorful and full of life the desert can be. Enjoyed your post.

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  7. Sue and DougApril 16, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    great photos today, Diana!..love all the different colours!!!

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  8. Luci & LoreeApril 16, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Love the flowers and blooming pics!!!

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  9. Sally in WAApril 17, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I love the desert when its in bloom. Great pictures!

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  10. ErinApril 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I'm amazed at the amount of color there is in the desert.

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  11. Janie OApril 17, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Beautiful blooms, great pictures...thank you. Forsythia in Illinois here are blooming, too, as are daffodils, crocus, tulips, and the flowering trees. The other trees are beginning to leaf out too. It's a wonderful time of year. You're hot out there and we have quite a stretch of cool, 50s,60s,and rain here.

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  12. RustedgrannyApril 18, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I'm showing these pictures to my friends who do not appreciate how beautiful my (soon to be) new home really is.

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  13. MageApril 18, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Thank you for these desert moments. Just beautiful. Here at the coast it's cold and damp. Stay there.

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  14. Jim and SandieApril 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Gorgeous pictures. I love the desert all the time, but when it is in bloom it is spectacular. Hope to be back Friday. We'll have to get together before we leave again.

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  15. DaveApril 18, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Great colours, I think spring is the best time of year.

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  16. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Breathtaking pictures thanks so much for sharing those so much color wow!

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  17. RonApril 20, 2011 at 7:13 AM

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  18. SondraApril 21, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I LOVE the desert flora--its so unique!! Glad you are where you can enjoy life with the luxuries of AC-you deserve it!!
    Great photos of the flowers--last yr I was there to see the saguaros in bloom it was very special!!!ENJOY-

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  19. Paul and Marti DahlApril 21, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Great pictures of the bloomin' deset. Who'd of thought it would be that beautiful.

    Sorry you had to stay in a campground, I'm sure you're suffering in that cool air conditioning. ;c)

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  20. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Great Picture and great narrative. I was in the Big Bend National Park last year when the desert was in bloom wow what a sight. Thanks a again for a great blog.
    Dan
    Bubbadan

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  21. Kevin ReadMay 9, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Gorgeous pictures of all the blooms. So beautiful.

    Kevin and Ruth
    www.travelwithkevinandruth.com

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