Creosote Flowers

Springtime in Texas means one thing: wildflowers cover the state! In a recent Big Bend Ranch SP trip, we were lucky to see wildflowers everywhere. From tall Bluebonnets to Yuccas and Creosote, the Chihuahuan Desert was eye-popping. This view above was captured as I exited the park on March 9, 2019. The morning light was beautiful in the mountains and highlighted the Creosote bushes (Larrea tridentata). Creosote is very tough and drought resistant. It also has a pungent scent reminiscent of crude oil at times. Native Americans used the bush for medicinal purposes, including treating fever, colds, stomach pains, arthritis, sinusitis, and even an anti-diarrheal. Non-medicinal uses include firewood, feed for animals, and roofing material. A few peculiar facts about this bush are that they always face southeast and that the plant only “breathes” in the morning, when moisture and humidity are high in the desert. [Wikipedia]

That is the story behind the shot. If you liked this photo, you might also be interested in other posts featuring Big Bend Ranch SP, Chihuahuan Desert, Creosote, FOTD, Landscapes, Parks, Texas, Wildflowers, and WeekendSky. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.

For Cee’s FOTD and Hammad Rais’ Weekend Sky #144.