Juniper tree near Greenehaven, AZ
Locals call this tree for "cedar".
Juniper tree with berries near Greenehaven
Blooming tamarisk near Big Water
Tamarisk near Greenehaven
The tamarisk is not native to America; it was imported from the Mediterranean.
It has proliferated and is now very common in the Southwest.
Pinyon pine near Big Water, Utah
Inset shows pine cones with pine nuts, which used to be a staple among
the Indian tribes of the Southwest
Cliffrose
The sweet smell of the flowers can be overpowering