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Guadalupe Mountains National ParkSpectacular desert sunsets are always beautiful.
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Flowers of the desert willow are perfectly formed for the fat, rounded bodies of bees.  

Did You Know?
The long narrow leaves of the desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) gives it its common name, but it is not a true willow. It is beautiful when in bloom, and provides valuable nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other insects.

Last Updated: November 04, 2007 at 16:21 EST