Much of USA South West is desert.....I have visited the xeric landscapes of California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona..........though the deserts might seem alike to the uninitiated, with little interest, you can observe their uniqueness, in terms of flora, fauna, geological features and climate.......
Some from experience....
Colorado desert...en route Grand Canyon, I came across this chilly, harsh and desolate desert....dominated by sage scrubs and creosote bush...
Colorado desert near Page, Arizona looks quite different...with its red Sedimentary rocks and high plateau...........
Mojave desert.....an inevitable area while traversing through San Bernardino county for Las Vegas, other parts of Nevada and Utah......along with sage and creosote, the unmistakable Joshua tree dot the landscapes..
The slopes harbor a variety of cacti....
Anza-Borrego desert....located in eastern part of San Diego...in spring it turns quite pleasant, with a spectacular wildflower show...ocotillo, chuparosa, mesquite, mistletoe berry, a plethora of cacti blaze the desert floor.
Desert of Utah..........
Sonoran desert.....while travelling I-8, you can see this vast landscape....in spring, it looks fabulous with grand blooming season of palo verde......and the monumental Saguaros....
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