By Matthew D. Firestone
Few landscapes captivate our imaginations quite like the desert.
At first glance, deserts sweep across the bleak horizon, offering little shelter or shade from inhospitable elements. Upon closer inspection however, the true beauty and mystery of these complex ecosystems slowly comes into focus.
One of the most visible elements of life in the desert is the occasional but dramatic blooming cycles of desert wildflowers. Typically appearing in the spring after the winter rains have subsided, wildflowers blanket the desert sands in a rich multi-colored palette.
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