 Cylindropuntia fulgida - Chain-fruit Cholla. Nature demonstrates to us the importance of one of the greatest elements that is worth its weight in gold in the desert. Water is essential for us all and our plants have been without for a long stretch of time. Look at the vibrancy of Cholla and the blossoms. I have never seen such health from Cholla before. Such an example of wellbeing! When a life has been deprived of essentials, there is only so much time it can still thrive. When given the resources, the life can then thrive. No brainer. So yes, are you drinking enough water? But are you also taking care of your well-being ? Remember to fill your basket so that you can be able to help others as well. Take this Cholla, now she can be a resource to the pollinators and wildlife because she has been taken care of first.
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 Ruellia simplex - Mexican Petunia is part of the Acanthaceae family. We inherited another tortoise this Summer and her caregiver recommended Mexican Petunia. Now, I am a Type A nature lover (lol) and took a picture of what I had in my yard to make sure we were talking about the same flower. That’s why I keep stating the scientific name for each plant. There are a number of plants that go by the same common names, but different scientific names. Before I even consider what I feed our tortoises, I need to know the scientific name for safety. To find out what is part of a healthy diet for your desert tortoises, go to www.azgfd.com/wildlife/nongamemanagement/tortoise/diet
Many Blessings, Christina Grossman, MA, CCA, CH Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSrlVDHLOKj/ Follow me here and subscribe! www.sacredreminders.com YouTube  Sphaeralcea ambigua- Desert Globemallow is abundant in the Sonoran Desert. This is exactly what Desert Globemallow reminds me of, abundance. Abundance can take so many forms, especially with our butterflies and other pollinators of the desert. Remember , take pictures, not a flower. Walk with Nature and think of your abundance. What is your abundance ?
Many Blessings, Christina Grossman, MA, CCA, CH Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSpF-Dvr6PH/ This desert flower is featured in the deck of Plant Ally Cards that are available to buy today! Follow me here and subscribe! www.sacredreminders.com YouTube  Tidestromia languginosa - Wooly Tidestromia is a ground cover that is showing up on the desert soil in Arizona. After all the rains we have experienced , this is all over our area and provides a beautiful gray blue landscape to all the lushness. This is also part of the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) Family. If you look very closely, there are flowers there for the pollinators. 🤩 Even this one is significant ❤️ If you see this in your area, take a picture and list it in the comments!
Many Blessings, Christina Grossman, MA, CCA, CH Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTCnQy8L9wp/ Rose, F. (date unknown). More Wildflowers & Trees of Southern Arizona: And a Few Places Note Included in "Mountain Wildflowers of Southern Arizona" "Mountain Trees of Southern Arizona" (pg. 4). http://franksrose.com Follow me here and subscribe! www.sacredreminders.com YouTube  Psilostrophe cooperi - Paperflower is part of the Asteraceae family. The blooms can present themselves from Spring to Fall, but very much after the monsoon rains. From the walks in the desert, I often find Paperflowers next to Cacti 🌵. It’s a magnificent symbol of how desert plants , as diverse as they all are, can coexist in Nature. It can be done.
Many Blessings, Christina Grossman, MA, CCA, CH Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CShGIh-L_Cc/ Follow me here and subscribe! www.sacredreminders.com YouTube  Bailey’s multiradiata -Desert Marigold is part of the Asteraceae family. She is a flower who loves the sun and is beautifully thriving with all the rains the Sonoran Desert has been receiving this Summer. She is breathtaking with the butter-Golden color of the blossoms. According to wildflower.org, Marigold’s name is derived from “Mary’s Gold,” in honor of the Virgin. Go explore the desert and remember to take a picture , not a flower. Nature needs to be preserved and honored for future generations. Take some time out of the hectic day and listen to Nature with the video below, featuring Desert Marigold. Enjoy! Many Blessings, Christina Grossman, MA, CCA, CH Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSXbdgErcSx/ Follow me here and subscribe! www.sacredreminders.com YouTube  Hesperaloe parviflora - Red Yucca is blooming again for the second time after the rains. Remember to let the flowers be, as pollinators are enjoying the selection.
Many Blessings, Christina Grossman, MA, CCA, CH Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSMzds_Lbrl/ Follow me here and subscribe! www.sacredreminders.com YouTube  Solanum elaeagniflorium - Silverleaf nightshade is certainly growing this Summer, due to the rains. The Desert is showing the colors of wildflowers throughout Arizona. Remember to let the wildflowers be in their own environment and take only a picture for a memory.
Many Blessings, Christina Grossman, MA, CCA, CH Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSHYN55LRlf/ Follow me here and subscribe! www.sacredreminders.com YouTube  Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Bird of Paradise. You will most likely not see this on on a desert walk path, but wanted to share such a beauty with all of you. Everyone is happy out here and blooming.
Tucson, AZ Many Blessings, Christina Grossman, MA, CCA, CH Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSCIY0RLR7r/ Follow me here and subscribe! www.sacredreminders.com YouTube  Boerhavia coccinea - Scarlet spiderling is growing in the desert. I am seeing these all over, especially after the rains and they are blooming! These tiny blossoms are a delight to look at and can only imagine how much the pollinators will enjoy them. Nature has the abundance to teach us and so we let the plants alone to thrive to teach the next generation.
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