But in early February, hints of new life begin to appear. Wildflowers respond to the amount of moisture during winter.
Wet winters yield a bounty of flowers and turn a usually brown hillside into a bright green.
As you travel through Yuma, look for these common flowers. Purple Threeawn - Actually, a tall grass, this plant grows in bunches along roadsides and other disturbed areas. It is named for the three purplish spikes or awns that grow from each seed head. Light green, arrow-shaped leaves are borne in pairs on the stems. This fragrant plant prefers sandy flats or dunes.