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Desert Habitats
Desert Wash
Washes generally flow intermittantly after heavy rains, a feast or famine of water that
creates specific plant communities. Roadside water runoff can also create a
microhabitat
of its own. The
sacred datura,
also called jimson weed or thorn apple, thrives
in this water runoff, making it standout along roads. Also see: Stream Channel Development Progressive landscape development in any particular area is a function of many factors including ... Desert Glossary > Desert Wash |
![]() Desert wash - Joshua Tree National Park |
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