Queen Victoria agave

A. victoriae-reginae is found theQueen Victoria agave (Agave victoria-reginae) is highly prized by gardeners throughout the U.S. Southwest and beyond for its beauty as well as its small size. Named after Queen Victoria, this long-lived agave is known for its ability to thrive in seemingly inhospitable conditions, including the hot, reflected sun of the desert landscape. You don’t expect to see royalty […]

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Wild yellow

I believe this is St Johns wort (Hypericum perforatum). I noticed it growing along the horse trail at Negro Bar State Park.  Running along the top of the hill in the background is Greenback Lane, very busy with the morning rush hour traffic.

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