Pflanzen aus der Mojave und Colorado Wüsten

I never envisioned that I would stop and photograph so many flowers during a trip. I personally am more of a landscape person, however sometimes we also have to pay respect to the little things as well. 

Somethings are just posing for pictures

Beavertail Cactus

Chia

Barrel Cactus

A Joshua Tree beginning to bloom

What's the point of snapping photos just to snap if you still don't ever understand where you where and why the land is the way it is. The Desert as dry, hot and unforgiving as it can be holds many jewels and in my opinion is a very tranquil and relaxing environment free from the hustle and bustle of city life and monetary drive.

Flowers or communal weeds?

Mojave Yucca

Cholla Catus. The lighter the fingers; the more water 

A blooming Ocotillo. Trademark of the Colorado Desert

Blooming Yucca

Brittlebush

Another variation of the Cholla Cactus

Cohabitation by choice or by necessity?

So I leave you with one thought. Is this (in your opinion) a repetitive display of  cacti and brush in an inhospitable environment or nature at work creating a seamingly perfectly arranged display of flora in a biome that although harsh for some is key to the survival of many other organisms?