The Colorado Plateau is mostly desert, with a few scattered areas of forests.
Thescorpion weedandbee plantflowers shown in these images doesn’t always appear every year.
Most flowers on the Colorado Plateau depend on winter precipitation for soil moisture.
During winter months precipitation generally exceeds potential evaporation, therefore moisture remains in the soil for use by plants.
However, their beauty is best appreciated only in a photo.
These pictures were taken by photographer Guy Tal.
Visithis websitefor more pictures.
Also see:Namaqualands Miraculous Spring FlowersandAntelope Valley Poppy Reserve in California
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