pectis papposa papposa bloom - borrego valley desert - 111522

angiosperms branches twigs stems asteraceae sunflower family manybristle chinchweed cinchweed love pectis papposa variety papposa wild annual herb ephemeral inspiration yellow green petals enticing inflorescence flower bloom blossom calyx wildflowers vegetation california botanical conservation tranquility sonoran desert borrego valley dry arid scrub chaparral shrubland ecosystem nature indigenous native plants peaceful environment biodiversity botany natural beauty autumn flora scenic hiking