With the approach of spring comes a promise of color in the desert. Ranger Pam Tripp welcome spring blooms…
A sprinkling of spring blooms has begun in the south end of the park, along with a few Joshua Trees and other blooms in the north. Scattered areas are alive with Chuparosa, Sand Blazing Star, Chia, Bladderpod, and various types and colors of wildflowers. As the weather gets warmer, blooms will begin blooming more toward the north side of the park. Look for blooms along the roadside, in washes, or tucked up close to rock bases where rain has dripped and pooled. Also, look in shady places during the hot days. Nooks and crannies provide excellent moisture retaining spots for the little rainfall that falls on our desert. The Spring Bloom displays a variety of shapes, sizes and colors that are a visual feast for our eyes. But for the animals that depend on the blooms as a food source, it is a virtual feast, rather than famine. Call the visitor center at 760 367-5500 for more information about our desert’s wildflowers. For Z107.7, this is Park Ranger Pam Tripp, reminding you to enjoy the solace and wonder of your national park.
SPRING BLOOMS IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
