Cacti, Succulents & Flowers... Oh my!!

On a recent trip to California we were treated to a drive through Joshua Tree National Park. Took far too many pictures to be able to share them all, however a few were of plants that are rare. If you ever get the chance to go there early to mid May is the best time for blooms, most years, we didn't get there until the end of May and most cacti were done blooming. Wear sturdy shoes to protect your feet and use lots of sunscreen! - http://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm -

Pholisma arenarium - a dicot, is a perennial herb (parasitic) - Family: BORAGINACEAE

Beehive cactus/Spiny star - Escobaria vivipara (Coryphantha vivipara) Family: Cactaceae, Cactus.