By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
In spring, Scottsdale’s landscape comes to life with vibrant wildflowers. Thought the Sonoran Desert was a big, empty space? Think again. We’ve got flowers that will have you seeing red – and pink, orange, yellow and blue…
Lupine: There are some 280 species of this flower, but the ones you’ll find here in the Sonoran Desert are the purple majestic type. The Tohono O’odham tribe’s name for this plant means “sun-hand,” referring to the way its hand-shaped leaves move to face the sun throughout the day.
Brittlebush: A desert shrub sporting tiny yellow flowers, the brittlebush yields a sap that the Tohono O’odham people use for things like glue, incense and chewing gum. Back in the days of the Wild West, cowboys would use the flower’s stem as a fine toothbrush and some cultures have even found brittlebush to cure toothaches.
Poppy: Poppies can come in all kinds of colors and some even have significant markings. They have a long history of being used as pain medication but today are more well-known for their symbolism. In the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, poppies are worn to commemorate fallen soldiers.
These are just a few flowers that will brighten your day every time you see them. In Scottsdale, Spring flowers are a beautiful sight to see. If you are thinking about planting flowers in your yard, do not hesitate to start with these flowers.
Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, info@ScottsdaleRealEstateTeam.com or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Scottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.
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