Chihuahuan Desert Wildflowers

A big part of my trip to the four U.S. national parks within the Chihuahuan Desert (Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains, White Sands, and Carlsbad Caverns) was to capture mountains when I could, but to also focus on the desert’s deep textures. I wasn’t sure what to expect for my first extended trip through the Chihuahuan Desert, but I was pleasantly astonished at the wildflowers in the southwest United States.

These flowers are unique to fresh eyes, but since my trip I now notice a few throughout the Texas hill country. Here are some of my favorites with their common names and locations.

Cholla Cactus Flower Bloom, Guadalupe Mountains

Prickly Pear, Big Bend National Park

Purple Sand Verbena, White Sands National Park

Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush, Guadalupe Mountains

Feather Dalea, Big Bend National Park

Unknown, Marfa, Texas

Cholla Catcus Flower Bloom, Guadalupe Mountains

Prickly Pear Flower Bloom, Big Bend National Park

Texas Thistle, Guadalupe Mountains

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