The desert climate of Big Bend National Park can be harsh, but there are plenty of interesting plants.
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Agave Havardiana also known as a Century Plant |
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Cylindropuntia |
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Pinion Pine (I adore this tree! Look at the cute little cones!) |
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Agave Americana |
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Opuntia (Commonly called Prickly Pear, but also known as Barbary Fig) |
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Ocotillo |
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Firecracker Plant |
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The tall plant (surrounded by other shrubs) is Yucca Whipplei sometimes known as Excaliber or Our Lord's Candle |
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Texas Ragwort |
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These photos are gorgeous! I hope to visit that region sometime. I think I've seen Prickly Pear and Firecracker Plant in Tennessee!
ReplyDeleteI love pine trees- their scent especially, and it's great to know their varieties. I learned something today! Mine's here ~ Ms. Donyarific
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted a prickly pear but I'm beginning to read things that indicate they are not wanted out of their natural range anymore. I don't know. But USDA says they can survive zone 3 (me). I love the photos of all of these plants. Many of them I have heard of. Some are brand new.
ReplyDeleteMost deserts have fascinating flora, this one is no exception.
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