Daily Archives: July 31, 2009

sacred datura
Many beautiful flowers grow wild in the Desert Southwest. Sacred Datura (“Jimson Weed,” “Georgia O’Keefe’s Flower”) is one. You may see it along the roadsides throughout New Mexico.

These flowers are “one-night wonders.” They open at dusk, and fade very quickly in the light of day. But, aren’t they gorgeous while they [...]