Field journal, v4298
Page 15
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Mayhew 1962 Journal 7. Mar. 14 Glamis area, Imperial Co., Calif. The sun shone all day, and we were there at the hottest time of the day, but only one reptile (immature ? Uma notata) was seen on the entire trip. A very few additional tracks were seen in the sand. Lots of Oenothera deltoides were in bloom between the canals, but all the plants were small (< 4" high). Lots of other plants are above the ground, but aren't ready to bloom yet. Some desert lilies (Hesperocallis) were in bloom, but many weren't yet. The soil was visibly moist between the canals to a depth of about 14 inches. Most of the annuals that were in bloom were seen along the western border of the Salton Sea (Salton Riviera). Most of the plants were Oenothera claviformes). The only plant seen blooming in the Algodones Dunes was Helianthus annuus. Only a few plants contained flowers, & then only one or two blossoms. No annuals were seen coming up on the dunes (at least, on the big dune - the only place we stopped). In January, Imperial County dedicated the top of the big dune & Dune Crest Drive as Osbourne Lookout Park.