In the lower elevations of the desert, you get a totally different
breeds of funky plants.
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An Ocotillo bush. Nasty, razor sharp spikes. This picture is from the
Ocotillo patch along the main north-south park road.
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Another Ocotillo bush. These bad boys can be found in narrow altitude range
all throughout the desert, especially in Anza-Barrango.
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A Cholla cactus. Even fire doesn't bother these plants. They are
desert weeds, usually found where over cattle grazing took place. There's
a Cholla 'garden' right along the main north-south park road. Worth a stop.
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Check out those goofy-ass hats. We felt a little stupid bringing them
until the sun came up on the first day. A few baseball-capped folks were
envious of our $4.99 Ensenada especials in the afternoon.
Fried Liver Wash? Your guess is as good as mine.
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