#wildflowerweds

Chaparral Currant Blue Lilac Clematis Indian Paintbrush and Phlox I love the chaparral because there is always something in bloom year round. I took these photos in the foothills below the San Bernardino

Prickly pear Cholla Lots of Cholla Did you know that these cactus are edible? Prickly pear pads, or nopales, can be cleaned of their bristles, boiled, and added to salads. The fruits can be juiced or candied.

#wildflowerweds August in Colorado is wildflower heaven! Blue Columbine Aster Unknown The insects were as abundant as the flowers. Tiny lily So many varieties! Blue spikes so thick, you can't walk through