Indio, CA March 20, 2007 We finally found these flowers blooming along an exit of I-10. It is so frustrating to see something blooming in a place that I can't stop! So when these were seen in a safe spot, we pulled off to give me a chance to take this photo.
Simmondsiaceae (Jojoba Family) Joshua Tree National Park March 19, 2007 This is a common non-native shrub found in southwestern deserts. The oil from the seeds of this plant has been used in shampoo.
