Experience the Wildflowers and Native Species of the Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument
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In early spring, wildflowers bloom and desert shrubs and trees green up, dotting the landscape in the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument. Explore a photo tour below of these special wildflowers and plants – some of which are found nowhere else in the world. And remember, if you visit the area in person, please explore safely, responsibly, and respectfully.
Desert Sunflowers and Desert Lilies
An expanse of desert sunflowers turns the landscape yellow, while the Mule Mountains rise steeply in the background. A few showy white desert lilies dot the foreground.
Desert Lily, Pink Sand Verbena, and Desert Sunflowers
The Mule Mountains stand in stark contrast to white desert lilies, pink sand verbena, and a scattering of yellow desert sunflowers.
Desert Evening Primroses
An incredible night sky above white dune evening primroses.
Mecca Aster
The Mecca aster is a shrub in the sunflower family with large lavender-blue flowers. The Mecca aster is found nowhere else in the world.
Munz’s Cholla
A photograph captures an image of Munz’s cholla, a towering cactus with dense spines and branching stems that reach heights of over 10 feet.
Photo Credits: Bob Wick
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