Sunday, April 08, 2012

Joshua Tree National Park - Prince's Plume - 4/7/12


JTNP - Prince's Plume (3), originally uploaded by kimberzy.
Stanleya pinnata

This member of the mustard family grows from 1 1/2 to 6 feet tall and produces dense spires of bright yellow blooms. They prefer dry areas, 1,000 to 5,000 feet in elevation. Their flowers bloom April thru September. They grow in selenium bearing soil, so they are toxic to livestock.

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