[AZ-Observing] Re: Image of Pierre memorial at Semtinel

Directions to National Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix AZ:

From the 101 go north two miles on Cave Creek Rd to Pinnacle Peak Rd, turn
right and follow signs to the cemetery entrance. At the Info Bldg, look up
"Pierre Schwaar" at the computer kiosk to find the site. Open dawn to dusk.

>
> Yep,  bladderpod is the correct ID, specifically /Lesquerella gordonii
> /common throughout the low desert.  I saw quite a bit in the Tucson Mts.
> last weekend on a hike to see how the wildflowers.  Still a little early
> for the Tucson area with our slightly higher elevation, I think the peak
> is still a couple weeks out, but still worth a hike to see the early
> flowers like bladderpod.  Clearly low elevation Sentinel is in full
> bloom, hard to belive an area that normally appears so desolate can be
> so lush with a little rain.
>
> http://www.whitethornhouse.com/bladderpod.htm
>
> Do we need to bring weed wackers to AAMM?  I'll see if I can find room
> for my gas powered line trimmer next to the 18".
>
> Andrew
>
>
> kellerjt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >The wild flowers at all of our observing sites this year should make it =
> >worth bringing telescopes out for a drive.  Does anyone know these =
> >flowers?  I'm thinking bladderpods but don't have a book here at work.  =
> >The rain on the otherhand makes Pierre's place at the National Cemetary =
> >a little messy.  If anyone can get out there for a visit and a little =
> >clean up, let me know and I'll tell you how to find his place: =
> >kellerjt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> >Jenn.


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