While springtime might come a little late in some parts of the country, it tends to show up a little early in Arizona. Here, take a look at what was blooming in Phoenix’s Valley of the Sun in the middle of March, 2014!
Acacia tree in bloom
Wood dove in a tree
Lemon tree with blossom
Possibly Ocotillo flowers
Purple flowers
Parry’s agave or mescal agave (Agave parryi)
Lemon tree
A spine-less succulent, possibly agave
Palm tree
Callistemon viminalis, aka bottlebrush flower
Wolfberry
Opuntia, aka nopales or paddle cactus
Agave franzosinii
All photos by Nancy J Price