Indian Paintbrush is among the wildflowers you'll find at Death Valley National Park. Stock photography by Nik Go / http://www.sxc.hu
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The Mojave Desert boasts some of the most brilliant and beautiful wildflowers in the world, and in the spring, Death Valley National Park is awash in color.
The 2009-2010 winter season was quite wet and evenly spaced this year, which should result in moderate blooms this spring. Fed by the flowing Amargosa River, a blanket of green fuzz is now sprouting across Death Valley's hillsides and alluvial fans. Peak season is expected between late March and early April.
Desert annuals pop with color — from the brilliant red Indian paintbrush, to blue lupines, orange poppies and purple verbena. More than 23 species of plants can only be found in Death Valley.
Some of the best places to view wildflowers in Death Valley are Jubilee Pass and Highway 190 during peak season, the Panamint Mountains from April through early May, and the High Panamints from late April through early June.
For the latest Death Valley wildflower updates, go to www.nps.gov/deva