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Desert Wildflowers - Southern California

Desert wildflowers are miracles for moments. They spring into full bloom and fade into seeds and dormancy just as rapidly. That's why it is helpful to have a hotline to check on the blooming seasons. The moments of full bloom vary year to year based on the rainy season. In Southern California we really only have two seasons -- the rainy season and the dry season! The rainy winter months of December through April are the time when the desserts come alive with color and life. The dry season is when plants hunker down and conserve the water they have stored during the wet season.

To help you appreciate the miracle of desert wildlflowers, here are some resources about Southern California desert preserves.

WHERE TO SEE IT

Mojave Preserve

Explore the west side of the wildflowers in the Mojave Preserve on Kelbaker Road between Bakerand Interstate 40. www.nps.gov/moja/

Death Valley National Park

(760) 786-3200 or www.nps.gov/deva/FrameSet-Wildflower.htm

Joshua Tree National Park

(760) 367-5500 or www.nps.gov/jotr/activities/blooms/ blooms.html

Mojave National Preserve

(760) 733-4040 or www.nps.gov/moja/mojaanwf.htm

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

(760) 767-5311 or www.anzaborrego.statepark.org

The Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers and Native Plants

Theodore Payne Foundation maintains a wildflower hotline from March through May at (818) 768-3533 or www.theodorepayne.org

California State Parks

This directory lists all parks by county and city. http://www.parks.ca.gov/parkindex

For more articles about ENJOYING NATURE

Botanical Garden Links
California Poppy Reserve
The Botanical Garden and Montreal Insectarium
America's Ecosystems
California Poppy Reserve
California Agritourism