Prickly Pear Cactus Blossoms — Images by kenne
Most people, when asked to identify a yellow spring flower would probably identify daffodils.
But, in the sunny Tucson area, most people would say the prickly pear cactus blossom,
or the palo verde blossoms.
Yellow is a warm and friendly color and most associated with is the sun. During spring,
it almost seems like the sun changes its light from a cold white to a warm and glowy yellow.
Blooming Palo Verde Tree Under A Tucson Blue Sky — Image by kenne
Palo Verde Blossoms — Image by kenne
Interesting Facts About the Palo Verde Tree:
— The Arizona state tree
— The name in Spanish means “green stick”
— Can live to be over 100 years old
— Can grow up to 30 feet
— Cause few or no allergy symptoms
— The flowers and seeds are edible
— The primary nursing plant for baby saguaros
Tanuri Ridge Morning Walk — Images by kenne
Palo Verdes In A Black and White World — Image by kenne
This time of year Tanuri Ridge is brightened with yellow Palo Verde blossoms under beautiful spring skies. This posting first appeared April 2014 with the poem, “Our Neighborhood — Trying to Reason,” which includes the line “pools of sorrow waves of joy” from the Beatles song, “Across the Universe.”
“Waves of Joy” — Image by kenne
OUR NEIGHBORHOOD — TRYING TO REASON
We traverse these streets,
sometimes early in the morning,
sometimes late in the day,
sometimes walking,
sometimes running —
always for a reason.
We wave at passersby,
sometimes we greet them,
sometimes it’s just a smile
sometimes we stop and talk,
sometimes walking together,
always for a reason.
We have neighborly expectations,
sometimes it’s watering plants,
sometimes it’s calling the ill,
sometimes it’s being complimentary,
sometimes it’s being watchful,
always for a reason.
We can be a convivial people,
sometimes we go out together,
sometimes we party together,
sometimes we join clubs together,
sometimes we share community work,
always for a reason.
We can be adversaries,
sometimes our expectations are not real,
sometimes we overreact,
sometimes we take reactions personally,
sometimes power is polarized, frustration generalized,
always for a reason.
We can be Pleasantville,
sometimes we are without color,
sometimes we are in pools of sorrow,
sometimes we are in waves of joy,
sometimes drifting through my open mind,
always for a reason.
— kenne
“Pools of Sorrow” — Image by kenne
A Blooming Foothills Palo Verde In Tanuri Ridge (April 11, 2018, Tucson, Arizona) — Image by kenne
Falling Palo Verde Blossoms
Image by kenne
Spring In Tanuri Ridge (May 2, 2016) — Image by kenne
Palo Verde blossoms are in full bloom all over Tucson.
Palo Verdes Blooming All Over Tucson — Image by kenne
— kenne
Palo Verde Tree Blossoms (March 31, 2016) Images by kenne
I tried to post these images this morning but the images were not in the posting. This is the second time everything was fine in the Preview, but no images when posted.
— kenne
“Beveled Heaven” (Thimble Peak View from behind Palo Verde Blossoms in Sabino Canyon))
— Image by Kenne
— kenne
Palo Verde Tree — Image by kenne
— kenne
Palo Verde Gallery by kenne (March 27, 2015)
Palo Verde Blossoms — Image by kenne
— kenne
