Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Yosemite- 2- Wildflowers

Spring is the season to renew, revitalize and restore. The temperatures are pleasant, and cold, harsh winters are left behind. Waterfalls, streams and brooks provide a boost and it seems like the earth comes back to life! Meadows of lush green grasses and wildflowers in bloom add to the charm of the season.

These are a few that I came across on the way to Yosemite and within the perimeter of the park. I have identified some, and would love input on some others from readers like you!

One of the first flowers I encountered were these pretty ones called Farewell to Spring or Clarkia dudleyana. 


Farewell to Spring or Clarkia dudleyana

Farewell to Spring or Clarkia dudleyana

A riot of colors as these blue and yellow ones along the roadside greeted the eye! The blue ones are the Wild Hyacinths or Dichelostemma capitatum. 


Wild Hyacinths or Dichelostemma capitatum

The annual poppy, also called Eschscholzia caespitosa is a close cousin of the California poppy. The bright yellow color provided a nice contrast to the blue of the Hyacinths. 

Annual poppy, also called Eschscholzia caespitosa, or California Poppy

Applegate's Indian Paintbrush or Castilleja applegatei 

Applegate's Indian Paintbrush or Castilleja applegatei

Some Lupines- their blue is vivid!

Lupines


Lupines

Western Azalea or Rhododendron occidentale

Western Azalea or Rhododendron occidentale

Then there were these that I have not identified yet.




I find grasses very attractive! They are so beautiful especially when they are dry!


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    1. Spring is a great time to visit, with so many flowers blooming.

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