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Since there are actually dozens of yellow many-petal wildflowers in that area, it is tough, but all evidence I see points to it likely being Hairy-Seed False Goldfields... (among other common names).
https://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=2812
Agave. Maybe Palmer's Agave. Why cut down? I'd guess some folks just have an innate desire to tear things up.
https://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=3061https://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?
A couple species of gourds are found in that area. I think this might be buffalo gourds. If so inclined, you might sniff one to be sure. If it stinks that's it. If not, then it would likely be fingerleaf gourd. If they still had leaves, it would be easier.
https://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=2362
Kelly,
What's your opinion of those "ear bag" ear warmers? I've always used the ear warmers that have a band around the back of the neck, but invariably they end up giving me a headache eventually, because of the tight band, I suppose.
How do these compare to the ones with bands (assuming you've tried the banded type before)?
Thanks,
Jeff
Yes! Good call!
Probably desert agave.
https://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=photos_index&rel-taxon=begins+with&where-taxon=Agave+deserti
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2 years agoLast year I loved dinner at the Longhorn. I think I had steak? This year I ordered an appetizer platter, that was all fried food. My mistake. Far too much fried stuff. My salad with tri tip steak did not cut all of the grease. Jacinto ordered a medium well burger, but received a rare one . . .
When I was chatting with Doug at check in, he did say that they had changed chefs at the Longhorn . . . he recommended Maria's in Green Valley. That's not exactly walking distance!
We rode from Green Valley to Arrivaca and stayed at an airbnb, a couple of years back. It was a nice ride. Right now there's a big sign at the turn, saying construction 6 AM - 6 PM, M-F. IDK what that entails. I'll try to ask tomorrow at breakfast.
How is the Longhorn Grill? We should look at driving down to Amado for an overnight and a ride out Arivaca Road when we’re down there next month. The last time we did this we stayed in Green River but weren’t enthusiastic about it.
2 years agoGreat photo!
2 years agoLots of variety! Chain fruit (jumping) cholla, California barrel cacti (probably), Cactus apple (Engelmann) prickly pear, Palo verde, Ironwood, mesquite and invasive bufflegrass.
2 years agoLooks like hedgehog of some kind. If local, probably pink flower hedgehog. But since it is in landscaping, internet searching is suspect.
https://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=3419
What’s not to love about going to Tucson. Id be happy to go there every winter. Glad to hear your going on another tour and this time with Jacinto!
2 years agoKelly unfortunately I'm not a journaler but if you're interested you can find our trip report on Strava under my name from 3/28-4/15 this year 2021.
2 years agoNothing new is fine with me! I miss the old familiar desert!
2 years ago
They had a pretty good monsoon season down there, so not too surprising to still find a few plants blooming.
2 years agohttps://tucson.com/news/local/tucsons-2021-monsoon-finishes-as-third-wettest-on-record/article_a6888f26-1bda-11ec-bb5a-fbcd3d9cee4e.html#:~:text=Tucson's%202021%20monsoon%20ended%20as,National%20Weather%20Service%20in%20Tucson.