Wildflowers of New Mexico - American Southwest
Below are a selection of common wildflowers and cacti of New Mexico - follow the links for photographs and full descriptions. Habitats range from the Chihuahuan Desert of the south to the Rocky Mountains in the north.
12 Types of Wildflowers in New Mexico - Wildlife Informer
12 Wildflowers in New Mexico. Adopted in 1927, the Yucca flower, New Mexico’s state flower, stands as a testament to the state’s desert environment. This perennial plant is adept at surviving harsh conditions, storing water in its succulent leaves.
WILDFLOWERS OF NEW MEXICO - npsnm.org
WILDFLOWERS OF NEW MEXICO ... From the southern border with Texas and Mexico at 2, 500 feet elevation, the Chihuahua Desert encompasses the southern counties and stretches along the Rio Grande rift almost to Albuquerque. In the western half of the state, the Arizona/New Mexico Mountains and Plateaus, and several isolated mountain “islands ...
New Mexico Wildflowers - New Mexico Magazine
Mar 10, 2020 · New Mexico’s meadows, mountains, canyons, and deserts burst with native species. Here’s where to go and what to look for. Mar. 10, 2020. Updated Mar. 21, 2023. By George Miller. Wildflowers decorate the Organ Mountains, …
US Wildflower's Database of Wildflowers for New Mexico
Feb 7, 2021 · US Wildflower's Database of Wildflowers for New Mexico. Search Our Database: Enter any portion of the Scientific, Common Name, or both. Example: Enter "lob" in the common name field and you'll get all our species that have "lobelia" in the common name, as well as "sharp-lobed hepatica".
46 Common WILDFLOWERS Found in New Mexico! (2024)
Look for these common wildflowers in New Mexico in meadows, fields, river shores, lakes, and disturbed habitats. Honeybees and other beneficial insects are attracted to Dandelions. Dandelions tend to grow like weeds on lawns and roadsides.
Wildflowers - White Sands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 26, 2022 · Desert plants add their splashes of color across the dry landscape of bottomlands and mesas. Some flowers are large and showy: hedgehog cactus set the table with claret cups; prickly pear serve up large yellow flowers; soaptree yucca send up a tall centerpiece stalk lined with large creamy flowers.
42 Common Types Of New Mexico Wildflowers Including Photos
42 Common Types Of New Mexico Wildflowers Including Photos. By Diane Peirce. Native wildflower species flourish in the meadows, mountains, canyons, and deserts of New Mexico. Although they appear delicate and fragile, these blossoms …
10 Wildflowers That Grow In New Mexico (Identification Guide …
Feb 12, 2024 · 1. Desert Honeysuckle. Image Credit: KevinCupp, Shutterstock. The Desert Honeysuckle is an erect deciduous plant with elegant upright stems decorated with small light-green leaves. They are bushy and can grow up to 5 feet tall. They can grow in any average soil and tolerate dry or moist environments.
Desert Wildflower Reports for New Mexico - DesertUSA
When will the desert wildflowers bloom? We start our report in January, plan your visit to coincide with the peak of the bloom - keep up to date with DesertUSA's Wildflower Reports. Be sure to bookmark this page for weekly updates. We'd like to see your pictures too.