Flamboyant flowers of wonderful colors, shapes and forms dominate the Saudi Arabian desert in springtime. The "barren" terrain is teeming with a unique flora that delights plant enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Visitors can stroll through five thematic trails to explore the fascinating beauty of the Sonoran Desert, from towering cacti and alluring succulents to brilliant wildflowers and lush trees. Scroll through the Garden's calendar so not to miss festive events and dazzling exhibitions. Delve deeper to...
When I was on a field trip in early June, we saw a “field” of this plant in bloom near Crack in the Ground. Tufted evening-primrose, Oenothera caespitosa, usually only bloom at night but on that day, dark clouds filled the skies. Here’s a watercolor I painted of the flowers. ...
nothing could be seen on the road." The sandstorms would be so strong in March and April that the plastic film covering the ground and the seeds farmers had just planted could be blown away, and dusty wind could wither cotton flowers in July and August, when they begin to bloom, Wusman...
Popcorn Flowers Genus Plagiobothrys In the Forget-Me-Not family (Boraginaceae), the genusPlagiobothrysis referred to as the popcorn flower. There are more than 40 species of this genus in California alone, all difficult to distinguish one from another. This slender, hairy plant grows 6 to ...
If you're looking for a first name that has something to do with the deserts of our planet, then this is the place for you.
The lush greenery, fragrant flowers, and serene atmosphere provide the perfect setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden, find a peaceful spot to read a book, or simply sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views. The garden is also a wonderful place to...
“I’ve always loved nature, ever since I was a little kid. Then in 1992, we had a lot of rain, and all the flowers out in the desert bloomed. I went out to photograph the flowers and I got help identifying them. Then I started to paint them. That’s when I started the book....
Elk, bighorn sheep, and mule deer roam the slopes of Steens among the willow thickets and several endemic species of wildflowers. I rambled along the many spur trails that fan out from the main road corridor, seeking out shy wild horses, and ran across one small group with yearlings who...
²³In addition, all over the Emirates,grass and flowers have beenplantedto beautify their urban areas.14See Insch,2011.15See The Place Brand Observer,2021.16See Chan and Marafa,2016.17See The PlaceBrand Observer,2021.18See Anholt, 2010: 70.19See Morgan, Pritchard, and Pride,2011.20...