Bluedicks of Spring

About this episode

The episode discusses the emergence of Bluedicks and other plants in the spring desert landscape.

The plant Dichelostemma capitatum (synonym Dipterostemon capitatus) has at least two subspecies and is found all over the west. For me this lily-like plant announces spring in the desert and uplands. Marian and I felt so lucky to catch the emergence of hundreds and hundreds of Bluedicks in that oak woodland. The Penstemon species we saw were pretty cool as well, so I’ve included the photos I took of Penstemon fendleri and Penstemon superbus along with the ones of Bluedicks from the day described in this episode. And yes, the common name bluedicks makes me laugh like a fourth grader. I…

People in this episode

Host: Petey Mesquitey

Topics covered

• plants
• spring
• desert
• uplands
• botany
• nature

Keywords

• Bluedicks
• Dichelostemma capitatum
• Penstemon
• spring
• desert plants
• botany
• nature photography

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Dichelostemma capitatum, Dipterostemon capitatus, Penstemon fendleri, Penstemon superbus

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