Common Names: Showy Fleabane, Aspen Fleabane, Garden Fleabane Synonyms: Erigeron speciosus Taxonomy: Daisy (Asteraceae) Habit: perennial forb, herb Size: up to 3’ Flowers: White ,
Common Names: Bigelow’s Tansyaster, Sticky Aster Synonyms: Dieteria bigelovii var. commixta, Machaeranthera pattersoni Taxonomy: Daisy (Asteraceae) Habit: perennial forb, herb Size: up to 4’ Flowers:
Common Names: Silvery Lupine, Silver-Stem Lupine Taxonomy: Pea (Fabaceae) Habit: perennial forb Size: up to 5’ Flowers: purple Bloom: Jun, Jul, Aug Leaves: alternate compound
Common Names: fireweed, great willowherb, rosebay willowherb, bombweed, Saint Anthony’s laurel Synonyms: Chamaenerion angustifolium, Chamerion angustifolium var. angustifolium, Chamerion spicatum, Epilobium angustifolium, Epilobium angustifolium var.
In the heart of Southern Utah’s national parks, Cedar Breaks National Monument is tucked in the mountains just east of Cedar City. High atop the
The Seville orange (or bitter orange) is prized for making British orange marmalade, being higher in pectin than the sweet orange, and therefore giving a
Ash Meadows is one of the few locations in the desert that has flowers blooming throughout the year and not just in the spring. Although
Grasses are among the most important plant species on the planet. They are found in a variety of ecosystems, including grasslands, savannas, prairies, and wetlands,
Pound cake is a type of cake traditionally made with a pound of each of four ingredients: flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. Pound cakes are
If you love flowers, plants, birds and animals, then you are in the right place. I love nature photography and combined with my love of birds, flowers and travel I have decided to create a place to present photographs and information on my favorites. This is a revision of my previous website traveltoeat.com since I become old (and fat) and I have become more interested in photography than eating.
I live in Las Vegas but I travel frequently in the southwest, California and in fact around the world. While Las Vegas would seem to be an unusual choice with regards to plants and birds it is an unusually busy place due to Pacific Migration Flyway which comes through Las Vegas. Since this is a desert, the birds are concentrated in the many springs, seeps, lakes and parks in and around Las Vegas, making for really great birding.
Since the previous blog focused on travel and eating, there will be a fair amount of focus on history beautiful architecture and food. However, both in the past and today I am always interested in a good garden, zoo, safari or hike.My idea of a perfect day is to be surrounded by flowers, insects, animals and birds, I hope my photographs and descriptions will inspire you in your own travels and hikes.
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