hilaria rigida dormancy - little san bernardino mtns - 111523

big galleta hilaria rigida poaceae grass pleuraphis perennial herb tan brown autumn senescence season brittle withered dormant twigs stems twentynine palms little bernardino mountains mojave desert joshua tree national park creosote scrub arroyo vegetation leaves outside california conservation tranquility ecosystem nature indigenous native plants peaceful environment biodiversity botany natural beauty flora gratitude hiking love wild inspiration travel learning history discovery exploration