Teardrop Trail Log: March 27, 2016
We were a little early for the big flush of wildflowers, but there were quite a few blooms — especially cactus — anyway. These are a few of the beauties we encountered in the Big Bend area.
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- Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens)
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- Greenstem Paperflower (Psilostrophe sparsiflora (A. Gray))
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- Buttercup (Ranunculus macranthus)
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- Strawberry Pitaya Cactus (Echinocereus enneacanthus)
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- Purple Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia macrocentra)
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- Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata)
Big Bend Ranch State Park