One of the Sandia foothills’ earliest desert marigolds. Most have round centers; this one has the longest, most oval center I’ve ever seen.
Flowers: Wild and Otherwise
Sandia Hairstreaks, 2026
Our state butterflies, Sandia hairstreaks, are back — and they’re out in force this year.
American Snout Butterfly
There were a handful of days a few weeks ago when American snouts were flying all over the Sandia foothills. The big draw was apparently the last of this season’s chamisa.
Globemallow
Globemallow is one of my favorite late summer/early fall wildflowers. It’s seemed especially pretty this year.
