In the heart of the desert, where the sun paints the landscape with hues of warmth and resilience, every plant is a testament to nature's ingenious adaptation. In the arid embrace of the sands, botanical wonders thrive against all odds, whispering tales of tenacity and beauty. The desert, a living testament to the poetry of survival, unfolds its secrets to those who pause to listen, revealing that even in the harshest environments, life finds a way to bloom.
Exploring Flora for Cultivation and Medicine
sáb, 01 mar
|Morongo Valley
Traditional and Modern Uses of Native Flora – A Guided Walk in the Mojave Desert Transition Zone.
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01 mar 2025, 10:00 – 13:00 GMT-8
Morongo Valley, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USA
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Join the CNPS Mojave Desert chapter for a Unique Native Plant Hike– Traditional & Modern Uses of Mojave Desert Flora
Explore the fascinating world of native plants and their traditional and modern uses with botanist, bio-regional herbalist, naturalist Christina Sanchez on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
During this immersive field walk, you'll learn to identify and understand the medicinal and ecological significance of key native species, including:
🌿 Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata)🌿 White Sage (Salvia apiana)🌿 Muller’s Oak (Quercus cornelius-mulleri)🌿 Mojave Desert California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum var. polifolium)🌿 Parry’s Jujube (Ziziphus parryi)
This gentle, meandering hike takes place in a rarely visited canyon, accessible only through private land—a truly special opportunity. Presented free of charge by the Mojave Desert Chapter of CNPS, this intimate event is limited to 20 participants. We will take a ½-hour break for lunch, and there will be plenty of resting points along the way.
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