Joshua Tree National NP

Pinto Basin Road

Ocotillo Patch

Ocotillo Patch is another fine spot to wander among desert plants. It's about 2 miles south of Cholla Cactus Garden, on Pinto Basin Road. These spindly branches, reaching for the sky, remind you that you're deep into the Transition Zone from the Mojave to the Colorado Desert. I usually catch the blossoms in early spring. The green leaves can grow anytime after rain.

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