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thorsenmark · 7 months

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Getting Out There (Big Bend National Park) by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: A look to the southeast across the Big Bend National Park landscape at the main northern entrance. Off in the far distance are ridges and peaks of the Sierra del Carmen in Mexico.

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fatehbaz · 1 year

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In the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Northwest Mexico, many long-time residents claim that with the onset of the summer’s monsoonal rains, a feeling of elation and relief comes as fragrances fill the air in a way that makes it seem as though “the desert smells like rain.”

For decades, geologists, botanists, atmospheric scientists, and ecologists have debated the causes and triggers of this euphoric sensation. Some scientists have focused on fragrances emitted by cryptogamic or biological soil crusts during rains, while other have focused on the terpentine-like smell of the creosote bush known in Sonoran Spanish as hediondilla, ‘the little stinker.” But now two scientists from the University of Arizona [...] propose a novel, but more comprehensive answer:

The Sonoran Desert flora is one of the richest in the world in plants that emit fragrant volatile oils, and many of those fragrances confer stress-reducing health benefits to humans, wildlife, and the plants themselves. [...] [T]he biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) [...] evolved to protect plants from damaging solar radiation, heat waves, drought stress and herbivores [...].

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Initially, desert scientists focused their attention on an earthy fragrance called petrichor that is emitted from the biological soil crusts by a compound called geosmin. Geosmin underlies the earthy taste of beetroots, with notes like eucalyptus, cinnamon, and cloves and can be detected by the human nose at concentrations as low as 400 parts per trillion. It is secreted from dead microbes in the soil crusts of many different kinds of landscapes but is now known to be emitted only sporadically in Sonoran Desert soils after summer rains.

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Ecologists who studied the North American deserts then tried to explain this phenomenon through a “single cause” focus on one of the most common plants in the Mohave, Sonoran and Chihuahuan desert: Larrea tridentata, known in English as the creosote-bush. Curiously, it emits more than 35 distinct terpenes and other BVOCs, some of which (like trans-caryophyllene) are generated by an endophytic fungus growing “hidden” within the plant’s tissues. With the onset of monsoons, the high density of shrubs forming “creosote flats” emit terpentine-like fragrances (like isoprene) as potent as any botanical emissions into the atmosphere. Nevertheless, this dominant plant is by no means the only major emitter of BVOCs that give Sonoran Desert habitats their renowned fragrances.

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The new research from the Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill has found more than 60 species of 178 native plants in the ancient ironwood-giant cactus forests of the Sonoran Desert which emit fragrant biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) immediately before, during and after rainstorms. [...] From these desert species, more than 115 volatile oils have been identified, as high a number as is known from any biogeographic region in the world. In particular, the researchers Gary Nabhan, Eric Dougherty and Tammi Hartung identified more than 60 potent fragrances emitted from the foliage and flowers of desert plants during the monsoonal rainy season of the iconic “Sonoran Desert summer.”

The authors hypothesize that a “suite” of 15 particular BVOCs emitted from this diversity of desert plants during the monsoons may function synergistically to generate tangible health benefits. [...].Their accumulation in the atmosphere immediately above desert vegetation can reduce exposure to damaging solar radiation in ways that protect the desert plants themselves, the wildlife which use them as food and shelter, and the humans who dwell among them.

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Text by: Gary Paul Nabhan. “Why Does the Desert Smell Like Rain? New UA Research Suggests the Diverse “Osmocosm” of the Sonoran Desert.” Published under the “News” section online at University of Arizona Press. 13 April 2022.

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anthologiemystika · 1 year

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Sonoran Desert Plants & Their Magic

Creosote Bush

Larrea tridentata

A.k.a Stinkweed, Chaparral, and Hediondilla

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Creosote is a prominent plant in the southwestern portion of North America, it's range includes the Sonoran, Mojave, and Chihuahuan deserts.

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• Element: Water

• Powers: Permanence, longevity, healthy isolation (living alone with a purpose i.e introspection or healing), developing a "tough skin", overcoming challenges, logic, reasoning, order

Mesquite Tree

Prosopis velutina

A.k.a Velvet Mesquite

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Velvet Mesquite is found naturally, and plays an important ecological role, in the Sonoran Desert. They grow 20-50 feet in height, or more in well watered areas, less in dry grasslands. The roots far extend the height of the tree, as such Velvet Mesquite can access water sources that are deeper than most plants can reach.

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Planet: Saturn

Element: Water, Earth

Powers: Healing, protection, cleansing, purification

Chuparosa

Justica californica

A.k.a Hummingbird Bush

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Chuparosa is a flowering bush native to the deserts of Southern California, Arizona, and Northern Mexico. Chuparosa and Chiporosa are both colloquial Spanish terms for "hummingbird". For a short while this shrub produces succulent leaves, it then loses those leaves and grows plentiful tubular flowers. These flowers are generally shades of bright red, but can also be found in shades of yellow. Hummingbirds frequent this low bush to feed on the sweet nectar hidden in the flowers.

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Planet: Venus

Powers: Beauty, self-esteem, romance, sexual energy, love, new beginnings, positivity

Brittle Bush

Encelia farinosa

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Brittle bush is a rather common little shrub found in Northern Mexico, Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, and Utah. It's name comes from the brittleness of the stems. A Spanish name for this plant is "incienso" because the dried sap was burned by the early Spanish missions in the New World as incense.

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Planetary: Sun

Element: Earth

Powers: Healing, cleansing, luck, empathy, friendship, protection, banishing sickness

Desert Lavender

Hyptis emoryi

A.k.a Bee Sage or Bushmints

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Desert Lavender is found in Arizona, Nevada, California, and Northwestern Mexico. It is a medium to tall perennial shrub that is favored by honeybees in early spring. The violet-blue flowers are profuse along the main stem and side branches.

Native American tribes like the Akimel O'Odham saw this plant as a "pure and holy plant that cleanses all evils away from one's spirit". It's traditional Native American uses include smudge wands that were burned to cleanse the body of diseases and stop heavy menstruation and internal bleeding.

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Element: Earth

Animal: Honeybees

Powers: Spirits, purity, banishing, warding, psychic energy & ability, cleansing, protection

Ephedra

Ephedra fasciculata

A.k.a Mormon Tea or Arizona Ephedra

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This plant is found mainly in the Mojave, Colorado, and Sonoran deserts. It thrives in creosote bush scrub. Historically it has been used as an alternative to coffee.

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Element: Air

Planet: Earth

Powers: Protection, healing, positive energy, cleansing, friendship, happiness, purity, alertness & focus

Yellow Bells

Tecoma stans

A.k.a Yellow Trumpetbush

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Yellow Bells is an attractive ornamental vine native to the Americas, and is the official flower of the United States Virgin Islands. It is hardy in nature and can be grown nearly anywhere, becoming an invasive species in some areas. It's large yellow flowers attract many creatures such as hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.

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Element: Earth

Powers: Resilience, dominance, strength, healing, cleansing, banishment, cursing, retaliation

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spooniestrong · 1 year

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Why you should avoid kava and 9 other risky dietary supplements

One-third of Americans say they believe supplements have been tested by the Food and Drug Administration for safety, according to a 2022 nationally representative survey by Consumer Reports of 3,070 adults in the United States. But the FDA doesn’t approve or test the safety or effectiveness of any supplement before it enters the U.S. market.

After consulting with a panel of doctors and researchers, Consumer Reports says you should avoid these 10 risky supplements. In general, risk increases the larger the dosage and the longer the supplement is taken. Also beware of illegal or unapproved drug ingredients, such as tianeptine, methylsynephrine and phenibut.

Chaparral

Also called: creosote bush, greasewood, Larrea divaricata, Larrea tridentata, larreastat

Claimed benefits: weight loss; eases inflammation; treats colds, infections, rashes, cancers

Potential harms: kidney problems, liver damage

Coltsfoot

Also called: coughwort, Farfarae folium leaf, foalswort, Tussilago farfara

Claimed benefits: relieves cough, sore throat, laryngitis, bronchitis, asthma

Potential harms: liver damage, possible carcinogen

Comfrey

Also called: blackwort, bruisewort, slippery root, Symphytum officinale

Claimed benefits: relieves cough, heavy menstrual periods, stomach problems, chest pain; treats cancer

Potential harms: liver damage, cancer

Germander

Also called: Teucrium chamaedrys, Teucrium viscidum

Claimed benefits: weight loss; alleviates fever, arthritis, gout, stomach problems

Potential harms: liver damage, hepatitis

Greater celandine

Also called: celandine, Chelidonium majus

Claimed benefits: alleviates stomach ache

Potential harms: liver damage

Kava

Also called: ava pepper, kava kava, Piper methysticum

Claimed benefits: eases anxiety, helps sleep

Potential harms: liver damage, exacerbates Parkinson’s disease and depression, impairs driving

Lobelia

Also called: asthma weed, Lobelia inflata, vomit wort, wild tobacco

Claimed benefits: helps respiratory problems, smoking cessation

Potential harms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, rapid heartbeat, confusion, seizures, hypothermia, coma

Pennyroyal oil

Also called: Hedeoma pulegioides, Mentha pulegium

Claimed benefits: improves breathing problems, digestive disorders

Potential harms: liver and kidney failure, nerve damage, convulsions

Usnic acid

Also called: beard moss, tree moss, usnea

Claimed benefits: weight loss, pain relief

Potential harms: liver injury

Yohimbe

Also called: Johimbi, Pausinystalia yohimbe, yohimbine, Corynanthe johimbi

Claimed benefits: treats low libido and erectile dysfunction, depression, obesity

Potential harms: raises blood pressure; causes rapid heart rate, headaches, seizures, liver and kidney problems, heart problems, panic attacks

Source: Consumer Reports Inc.

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. CR does not endorse products or services, and does not accept advertising. Read more at ConsumerReports.org.

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ciego64 · 2 years

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Larrea tridentata, is also called creosote bush or greasewood. Medicinally it is known as chaparral. In Spanish it is known as gobernadora because it can secure more water by inhibiting the growth of nearby plants. In Sonora, it is more commonly called hediondilla which is related to hediondo, which means ‘smelly’. This is fitting as the plant is largely responsible for the smell of monsoon rains in the Sonoran desert. . . . . . #creosote #creosotebush #greasewood #chaparral #desertrain #yes_busa #rebels_united #rebels_nature #shotonnikon #shotonnikond3500 #tamronlens #tamron90mm #tamron90mmmacro (at Phoenix, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj1lwA9rf4Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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thewordygreenlion · 1 year

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Spring Flowers, Tucson, Part 11: Creosote Bushes (Larrea tridentata)

Yellow blooms on the Creosote!

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#Flowers #Nature #photography #Spring #Tucson #wildflowers

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grimmstar-grimmoire · 1 year

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Herbal Remedies for Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin and mucus membranes. When the skin is affected, it results in itchy, red spots on the extremities. The following list of herbs can help soothe the itching, preventing potential scarring or infection from scratching.

Herbs should be finely ground and added to a carrier compound, such as coconut oil, vegetable oil, or unscented lotions without added dyes, and applied topically. Be aware that some people can be allergic to one or more of the following ingredients, so if you’re preparing something for someone else, be sure to inquire about their allergies.

[Agrimony herb] Agrimonia eupatoria

[Aloe Vera gel] Aloe barbadensis

[Bayberry bark] Morella cerifera

[Bigleaf Sagebrush leaf] Artemisia tridentata

[Bistort leaf] Polygonum spp.

[Blackberry/Raspberry leaf and root] Rubus spp.

[Black Tea steamed leaf] Camellia sinensis

[Blueberry/Bilberry leaf and fruit] Vaccinium spp.

[Calendula flower] Calendula officinalis

[Comfrey leaf] Symphytum officinale

[Creosote Bush herb] Larrea tridentata

Curcumin

[Ginger] Zingiber officinale rhizome

[Hawthorn leaf, flower, and fruit] Crataegus spp.

[Hollyhock leaf or root] Alcea rosea

[Hops] Humulus lupulus strobile

[Licorice root] Glycyrrhiza glabra

[Marshmallow leaf or root] Althaea officinalis

[Meadowsweet flowering top] Filipendula ulmaria

[Purslane leaf] Portulacca oleracea

[Thunder God Vine root] Tripterygium wilfordii

[Tormentil herb] Potentilla tormentilla herb

[Tumeric] Curcuma longa rhizome

[Yarrow flowering top] Achillea millefolium

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rabbitcruiser · 3 months

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West-Central Nevada Desert (No. 2)

The Great Basin Desert is defined by its animals and plants, yet the boundaries are unclear.

Scientists have different definitions of the Great Basin Desert, which are often defined by negatives. J. Robert Macey defines the "Great Basin scrub desert as lacking creosote bush." The Great Basin Desert includes several arid basins lacking Larrea tridentata (chaparral) such as the "Chalfant, Hammil, Benton, and Queen valleys," as well as all but the southeast portion of the Owens Valley. Conversely, the "Panamint, Saline, and Eureka valleys" have creosote bush, unlike the Deep Springs Valley which includes part of the Great Basin scrub desert.

The pattern of 'basin and range' with adjacent basins and ranges in this region results in incredible biological diversity. Climate, elevation, soil type, and many anthropogenic variables greatly influence the diversity and distribution of shrubland, grassland, and woodland communities in the desert. Across the high desert there are numerous sub-climates correlating to the varied elevations. Heading from the valley bottoms to the mountain peaks one will encounter constantly changing combinations of plant and animal species making up some 200 distinct biological communities. These communities can be generally grouped into six general communities or "life zones".

Source: Wikipedia

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healthwellwisher · 1 year

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Foot Trooper Review - The Ultimate Foot Care Solution

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Dr. Juan Fernandez has more than 20 years of professional expertise as a mycologist. He believes that Foot Trooper is one of the best organic products for the active disinfection of foot skin after examining the product's composition. Its light recipe is comprised of natural substances such as tea tree oil, Thuja tincture, Neem, and Creosote bush extract (Larrea tridentata). These strong antibacterial and antifungal medicines eliminate spores of foot fungi gently, facilitating a simple skin detox. The product has successfully completed the required clinical studies, reaching a 95% success rate. It carries a Quality Certificate.

Foot Trooper – What Is It and What Role Does It Play?

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Advantages:

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Disadvantages:

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Foot Trooper Application Instructions

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So, how should Foot Trooper be applied for mycosis?

The directives are:

Cleanse your feet; spritz the skin with the solution;

Wait 1-2 minutes before putting on your socks; adhere to the programme for one month.

Contraindications

Foot Trooper is a herbal medication, thus its use does not result in adverse consequences. Customers can routinely apply the antibacterial spray without worrying about potential health risks or complaints.

Composition

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Ingredients in Foot Trooper

Tea Tree Oil is a potent antifungal and antimicrobial that occurs naturally. The fungus and its spores are eradicated. Moreover, it kills microorganisms; Thuja Tincture's active ingredient soothes itching and pain. Moreover, it disinfects the skin and improves the health of the nails; Neem – boosts the skin's immunity and prevents reinfection. In addition to relieving itching and peeling, Larrea Tridentata — the active component – lowers sweat, thereby eliminating odour. Moreover, it moisturises and soothes the skin.

Conclusion

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severeinfluencerzombie · 1 year

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Foot trooper

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thorsenmark · 4 months

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Kit Mountain, Cliffs of the Sierra Ponce and the Santa Elena Canyon (Big Bend National Park) by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: A setting looking to the west while taking in views across desert and mountains present at Sotol Vista Overlook in Big Bend National Park. To create a panoramic, wide-angle image, I cropped a portion of the foreground and blue skies.

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scribblesartcollective · 2 years

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First part of our outdoor area is getting close to completion! Most of the plants here are native to the area, but the rest are drought tolerant. We love sustainability and want our space to beautiful, but kind to the desert we all love. Let's go through some of the plants we've recently transplanted! Pencil Cholla (Cylindropuntia leptocaulis) is the spiky skinny cactus in the lower left. They're native to the South Western United States and Northern Mexico. Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) a Joshua tree pup we hope does well! Joshua trees are not trees at all, but through convergent evolution have filled that niche in the Mojave, which is the only place they live. Lavender (Lavendula spp.) Did you know there are 47 species of lavender? And even more cultivars??! It's not native to California or even the Americas, but it is hardy, beautiful, and thrives in sandy soil. Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata) The ubiquitous chaparral. You have definitely seen these before. We have a small seedling and a shrub that we hope make through transplant shock! Creosotes are one of the oldest living things on Earth capable of living thousands of years. The oldest, the King Clone, is estimated to be 11,700 years old. Roadkill Cactus (Consolea rubescens) these are our struggling cactus cuttings that the rabbits and squirrels have been making off with as snacks! The genus is native to the Caribbean and Florida. It's a nearly spineless cactus, but unlike the mainland prickly pears, grows into a tree like form, maturing with a woody trunk up to 20 feet tall. Cobweb House-Leek (Sempervivum spp.) Would you believe this succulent is actually native to the Alps? These are also called Hen and Chicks as they produce prodigious amounts of pups from the main plant! Thumb Cactus ( Mammillaria matudae) This is our little orphan! We found it, pot and all, just alone by the pool. Native to Mexico, they are not cold hardy and wouldn't have survived a frost. We adopted them happily! And it's just the beginning! . . . . . #highdesert #applevalley #victorville #hesperia #historicapplevalleyinn #havi #rockery #garden #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #garden https://www.instagram.com/p/CfX6hvhrg5w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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fatchance · 3 years

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La gobenadora.

Creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) at Tucson Botanical Gardens.

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the-toxic-garden-blog · 5 years

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The “Creosote Bush” mentioned in this video, is Larrea Tridentata, also known as greaseweed. It is a desert plant, and is also one of the longest-living known organisms on this planet, with a particular bush in the Mojave Desert named “King Clone” being dated at nearly 12,000 years of age.

Its allelopathy is responsible for its uniform dispersal, and likely its longevity due to its ability to keep invaders out. While it could potentially be a nurse plant due to shade provision for seeds in the desert, its deep root system protects it from burrowing rodent herbivory, while shallow rooted plants surrounding it fall prey.

#king creosote #creosote #creosote bush #larrea tridentata #mojave desert #greaseweed #plants #nature #photography #video #photo #image #science #allelopathy #desert #green #yellow

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lylesbrother · 6 years

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Creosote bush sand dunes - Going Alone

Creosote bush sand dunes – Going Alone

The Creosote Bush is one of the most common and distinct plans of North America’s Mojave, Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. The plant is superbly adapted to desert life, and may be one of the longest-lived lifeforms on Earth, with the oldest Creosote age estimated at over eleven thousand years. The plant is this video was probably…

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emeraldragonfly · 3 years

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Desert Plants of Utah

The first three photos are of a shrub that I noticed had fluffy, cotton-like galls. When torn open, you could find a small, wiggling grub inside the gall. It is likely this plant is a type of goldenbrush/rabbitbrush (genus Ericameria). These plants are known to form galls due to fruit flies.

The yellow flower is likely a type of desert marigold (genus Baileya).

The cactus is called a cholla (’choy-ya’), genus��‘Cylindropuntia.’ They have papery sheaths on their spines, which I find interesting. They are a common sight in this desert.

Finally, the last bush is a creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), something that grows very plentiful around here, sometimes quite large. This plant has been around for thousands of years and Native Americans used to make use of it as a medicinal herb. It’s usually called ‘chaparral’ when being used as an herb. It was used for a wide range of ailments. Today it is possible to buy chaparral tea, but it is NOT WISE to drink it-- it is toxic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Health Canada have both advised not taking this plant internally, as it can damage the liver and kidneys.

A very neat fact about the creosote bush is that in the California desert, a particular colony of this bush is thought to be one of the oldest living organisms on Earth. Measures have produced an age estimate of around 11,700 years.

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