A long soaking rain is rare in the desert so when it occurred a few weeks ago it stimulated a lot of growth of species we rarely get to see. One of which is this beautiful, delicate Desert Hyacinth Dichelostemma capitatum.
The bulbs of this species are deeply buried, dormant until stimulated by soaking rains. The bulbs were also eaten by Native Americans.
4 comments:
So pretty, I am glad you had some rain..Have a happy day!
I do not know if I ever saw these while there. So pretty! How nice to have them in your yard!
Me too Eileen. It will certainly stand us in good stead later in the year.
They are easy to miss Kathie, they are very small and delicate.
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