White Blooms of the Desert

Friday, April 11th, 2008 at 11:56:15 AM · Photo Archive/2008/desert_explorers

A close-up shot of a grassy plant with small white flowers growing in the sandy terrain of the desert. Identified as an Astragalus or Apiaceae species, this plant attracts insects such as spiders and other invertebrates, making it an essential component of the desert ecosystem. Photographed during a desert exploration in 2008.