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3101 - AlpenPix (Wild) - 2011-04-20 (Dimension: 1057 x 1423 pixels - Counter: 5803) Hesperocallis undulata Locality: USA - Arizona & Nevada - Katherine Landing Campground, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, north of Bullhead City, Arizona Photographer: Jane Hendrix Note: Hesperocallis undulata (Ajo Lily) is one of the most spectacular spring-blooming wildflowers of the Mojave Desert. This photo was taken March 2, 2011. It stands about 12 to 18 inches tall and likes sandy soil. Its specific epithet (undulata) refers to its unusual wavy, or undulating, leaves. Keeping company with Ajo Lily is Abronia villosa (Sand Verbena). (Sent: Alpine-l@science.uu.nl) (Click on the picture to enlarge) |