Tim Fitzharris / California Desert Dandelion (Malacothrix californica) flowers and Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) in spring, Joshua Tree National Park, California

Rolf Nussbaumer / Mojave desert in bloom with Arizona lupine (Lupinus arizonicus) and Desert Dandelion (Malacothrix californica), Sheep Hole Pass, California, USA, March 2008

Rolf Nussbaumer / Mojave desert in bloom with Desert Dandelion (Malacothrix californica), Chia (Salvia columbariae) and Arizona lupine (Lupinus arizonicus), Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA, March 2008

Jack Dykinga / Desert dandelion {Malacothrix californica}, Sand verbena {Abronia villosa} and Popcorn flower {Cryptantha sp} Sierra Calamajue, Baja California, Mexico

Tim Fitzharris / Desert Bluebell (Phacelia campanularia) and California Desert Dandelion (Malacothrix californica) flowers in spring bloom, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California