It is not just wildflowers that are blooming now. It seems like almost everything is blooming. The top two photos are of trees that sit side by side. When not flowering they look identical -- height, color, leaves, etc. On close inspection the leaf of the top tree is ever-so-slightly larger. The second tree is a pomegranate tree -- for sure, and produces large pomegranate fruit. The first tree produces no fruit at all. And, as you can see its' flower is red and white with many layers of pedals. The second, has fewer leaves and is entirely red. I am not an expert in this area. I have thought all along that they were both pomegranate trees, the first being a male tree and the second being a female. That would explain the differences. However, if anyone reading this can confirm or set me straight I would appreciate it. The third photo is a creosote bush. We have lots and lots of them. Normally, they look very spindly and, well -- dead. But, this is the best I have ever seen them. Full of leaves and flowers. The fourth photo is oleander which absolutely thrive in this desert sun.
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