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| Creosote Bush |
Anyone who lives in the desert is familiar with this flowering bush. Its' most notable feature is the little silvery seed balls that form after the flowers have died. They are especially beautiful in the early morning and evening when the sun is shining through the millions of little hairs on the balls making them glow. I was surprised today to see some new flowers on the bushes because I thought they were done blooming for the summer. The recent rain must have encouraged the plants to bloom again.
The ants love the furry seed pods. It is interesting to watch them carrying them to their underground homes once they have fallen to the ground. Their homes are surrounded by a large soft mound of the unuseable parts. Stepping on the refuge is like stepping on soft moss in the woods. Creosote is the smell of rain here. Many people say they love the smell, but I think it is very pungent and miss the sweet smell after the rain in the midwest.
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