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Map Satellite Desert Lily Gardens include both the protected Desert Lily Natural Area in the Chuckwalla Valley as well as several unprotected sections to the northwest. One of the finest known stands of the desert lily Hesperocallis undulata is found here as is a variety of other wildflowers. The dominant community is creosote bush scrub. The annual wildflower display is dependent upon the rainfall and is generally at its prime between March 1 and April 15. In addition to the dense stands of lilies, other important species include the primroses Oenothera deltoides and Camissonia boothii ssp. decorticans, sand verbena, Abronia villosa, purple mat, Nama demissum, Spanish needle, Palafoxia linearis, and Galleta grass, Pleuraphis rigida. There is a representative desert fauna present. The land is underlain by alluvium derived from Paleozoic metavolcanics and metasediments. Integrity: The area is relatively intact and portions of the Natural Area have been fenced to protect it. Use: On public land, education, research, observational. Ref: Mathias, Mildred E. 1969. The Desert Lily. Morris Arboretum Bulletin 20 (2), p. 24. July 1975
Inventory of California Natural Areas
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