Desert Easter Lily #2
by Robert Bales
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Desert Easter Lily #2
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Robert Bales
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Looking much like an Easter Lily, this plant can be easily seen growing grows along desert roads in the spring. The Desert Lily has a deep bulb that sends up a stem in early spring that can be 1 to 4 feet high. A cluster of long, blue-green leaves with white margins grows just above the ground. The Desert Lily's leaves are about an inch wide with wavy edges and grow 8 to 20 inches long.
The Desert Lily was called "Ajo (garlic) Lily" by the Spanish because of the bulb's flavor. Native Americans used the bulb as a food source. These bulbs can remain in the ground for several years, waiting for enough moisture to emerge.
BLM administers the popular Desert Lily Sanctuary, officially designated by Congress in 1994 as part of the California Desert Protection Act which reinforced BLM administrative protection of the area dating back to 1968. The Sanctuary is located on State Highway 177, just 7 miles northeast of Desert Center. The best time to visit the Desert Lily Sanctuary is February through April.
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February 19th, 2014
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Linda Phelps
F/L Absolutely outstanding floral! The lighting is so beautifully handled. The detail is excellent in this pleasing composition.
Emmy Vickers
Beautiful capture. Thank you for the detailed description. Wonderful use of lighting. Very well composed as always! L/V.
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