This ocotillo is growing right off the road (see yesterday's post) in Anza-Borrego park. I walked down the road and caught sight of its roots. I have never seen an ocotillo's roots look like these! I believe that because of the wind, most of the soil has blown away. Yet, this plant hangs onto life. It has found a way to survive. To me, that was really incredible! Life overcomes adversity....Nature Notes for January 27, 2011. To visit other participants, please visit: http://ramblingwoods.com/
7 comments:
Wow, I've never seen anything like that! These desert plants just adapt to their environment. I am amazed at what thrives here in the desert.
I get the feeling that as soon as your back is turned this thing will go scuttling away on those roots. Strange, fascinating plant.
Wow..that is amazing...I see only one tiny part of root that may still be in the ground... Makes for a very interesting photo.....thank you for participating in Nature Notes.. Michelle
I have never come across an Ocotillo in that state either.. must be a combination of the intense rains earlier and strong winds. It was really blowing up here on the mountain last night.
Haven't ventured down to Borrego for quite a while, but it will be spring season out there soon enough.
Pretty roots - how strange, to see it wind in middle of the desert.
What an awesome header photo! I'd love to spend some quality time in a desert habitat someday. Soon.
Foto molto particolare, sembra che la pianta abbia delle gambe e sia pronta per scappare via !!!
Buona serata :)
Myriam
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