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Vegetation in Golden Valley, a small valley in the Lava
Mountains, is primarily a creosote bush scrub, with Larrea tridentata dominant.
Also present in some abundance is silver cholla, Opuntia echinocarpa. Of particular note are the extensive desert wild-flower
displays following the rainy season. Among the species present are Phacelia
tanacetifolia, Phacelia distans, Phacelia fremontii, Salvia
columbariae, Salvia carduacea,
Caulanthus inflatus, Malacothrix spp., Chaenactis spp. and
non-native Erodium cicutarium. The fauna is typical of the region. A number of Pliocene mammalian fossils, particularly
horses and camel, have been found here. Integrity: There is a trail in the area but most of the
valley is virtually pristine. Use: Research,
educational, observational. July 1982
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