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Cacti are nature's soldier's. They often come with a reminder that all that is beautiful is not easy to come by without effort and some hurt. Not all desert plants are cactus. Some find a small geographic and seasonal niche that allows them to survive the hot and dry summers. Many have adapted in special ways to deal with the lack of water and shade. Celebrate natures' diversity.
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This appears to be a Zion Sweetpea (Lathyrus brachycalyx ssp. zionis) however the leaves of this one are a little more narrow. In any case, this sweetpea was found in the Pugh Canyon a little east of Kanab, Utah. April 2013
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This appears to be a Zion Sweetpea (Lathyrus brachycalyx ssp. zionis) however the leaves of this one are a little more narrow. In any case, this sweetpea was found in the Pugh Canyon a little east of Kanab, Utah. April 2013

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  • Wild Hyacinth (Dichelostemma capitatum subsp. pauciflorum) or "blue dicks" were found in the desert above Cottonwood, AZ along Bill Grey Road.  These grow from blubs on long stems with few long leaves all coming from the center portion of the plant. April 2, 2012.
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  • Small purple flower found in desert above Cottonwood, AZ. April 2, 2012.
  • Indian Paintbrush looking from the top down. Verde Valley Thousand Trails Campground nature trail, near Cottonwood, AZ. April 1, 2012.
  • Sego Lily and bud in the high desert above Cottonwood, AZ on April 6, 2012.
  • Sego Lily and bud in the high desert above Cottonwood, AZ on April 6, 2012.
  • Desert madwort
  • Long-leaved Phlox (Phlox longifolia) found along a dirt road down to the Verde River, near Cottonwood, AZ. April 7, 2012.  Could be the Desert Phlox as well.
  • Long-leaved Phlox (Phlox longifolia) found along a dirt road down to the Verde River, near Cottonwood, AZ. April 7, 2012.  Could be the Desert Phlox as well.
  • Long-leaved Phlox (Phlox longifolia) found along a dirt road down to the Verde River, near Cottonwood, AZ. April 7, 2012.  Could be the Desert Phlox as well.
  • Evening Primrose on Verde River bottom, near Cottonwood, AZ April 2012.
  • Claret Cup (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) in Pugh Canyon, near Kanab, Utah. April 19, 2013
  • Claret Cup Cactus
  • Claret Cup Cactus
  • Desert Phlox in Pugh Canyon, near Kanab Utah. April 19, 2013
  • Claret Cup Cactus and sexual parts (pollen most notably) in Pugh Canyon, near Kanab, Utah. 4/21/2003<br />
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Claret Cup Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) is a species of hedgehog cactus known by several common names, including Kingcup cactus, Claretcup, and Mojave mound cactus. Found in Pugh Canyon near Kanab, Utah. April 3013
  • Claret Cup Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) is a species of hedgehog cactus known by several common names, including Kingcup cactus, Claretcup, and Mojave mound cactus. Found in Pugh Canyon near Kanab, Utah. April 3013
  • Untitled photo
  • This appears to be a Zion Sweetpea (Lathyrus brachycalyx ssp. zionis) however the leaves of this one are a little more narrow. In any case, this sweetpea was found in the Pugh Canyon a little east of Kanab, Utah. April 2013
  • Easter Daisy in Pugh Canyon, near Kanab, Utah. April 2013
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